Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, red light and stop sign violations, and vehicle equipment violations on Stillwater Road.

Evergreen Water and Sewer District board special meeting to discuss administrative and financial issues related to providing sewer service to areas outside RSID, 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

Senator Conrad Burns' field representative Denise Smith holds community outreach hours 10:30 a.m. to noon, Libby Memorial Center, 111 E. Lincoln Blvd. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

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 blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Lakeside Elementary School.

Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board special meeting 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

Kila School interest based bargaining 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.

First monthly meeting of new support group, Partners of Men with Prostate Cancer, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Facilitated by Anne Scott-Markle, counselor/psychotherapist, and Margy Stevens, counselor. Sponsored by Prostate Cancer Awareness Organization of Kalispell. Call Ginny at 756-5830.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, 111 Main St., Kalispell. Call Jerry Collins at 752-0198.

Flathead High School Class of 1957 reunion planning meeting 7 p.m., upstairs at the Eagles. Everyone encouraged to attend.

Somers School board Negotiation Committee meets with Somers Classified Association Negotiation Committee, 7 p.m. Lakeside Elementary School.

Thursday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, red light and stop sign violations, and vehicle equipment violations on Two Mile Drive.

The Flathead County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at the Bulldog.

Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell, sponsored by D.A. Davidson.

Fair-Mont-Egan School board Negotiation Committee meets at 4:30 p.m. in the fifth grade room.

Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron, meets 6:30-9 p.m., Montana National Guard Armory, 289 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. All youth ages 12 and up and adults welcome.Call 1st Lts, Dave Brim, 257-7547; or Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.

Flathead County fair board meets 7 p.m., fairgrounds office.

Montana Quarter Horse Association Stampede today through June 11 Majestic Valley Arena. Call 806-376-4811.

Friday

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

North Valley Senior Center rummage sale fundraiser, 8 a.m. today, and 10 a.m. Saturday, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Call Roxy Larsen, 892-4087.

Older Americans Day Picnic, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Doors open 10 a.m.; entertainment 10:45-11:45 a.m.; hamburgers served at noon. Bring a potluck dessert if you can. Call Agency on Aging, 758-5730; or 758-5728 for bus transportation.

Seminar on the constitutional right of Montanans to a clean and healthful environment titled, "the Montana Constitution: Progressive Spirit of the Rocky Mountain West," 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Flathead Lake Biological Station. $10 registration. Call Jeannie Thompson at 406-243-7700.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Flathead chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Mary Turk 849-5172.

Fourth annual Noxious Weed Pulling Rodeo 5 p.m. Middle Fork of Flathead River. Bring work gloves. Barbecue and awards to follow at Wild River Adventures. Call 387-9453.

Saturday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Whitefish Mountain Mall and Alcohol Enforcement Team present "Breakfast at the Mall," fundraiser, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Huckleberry pancakes, sausage and beverages for $4. Kids 6 and under, free. Call Jan Leddy, 758-5600, or stop by Flathead Sheriff's office, 920 S. Main, for tickets.

Kids Fishing Derby 8 a.m. to noon, Whitefish Mountain Mall pond. Free.

Friendship House 10th annual garage sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 606 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit assisted living facility. Call 257-8375.

North Valley Senior Center rummage sale fundraiser, 10 a.m., 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Call Roxy Larsen, 892-4087.

Fish Trails bike and pedestrian path dedication of BNSF Loop 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Railway Avenue between O'Brien and Lupfer Avenues. Block party, decorated bike parade, barbecue for sale. Raffles. Call Dan Keyes, 863-2471.

Reecia's Salon, 110 Lupfer Ave., Whitefish, fundraiser for Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that makes and provides wigs free of charge for children who have lost their hair due to cancer and other illnesses. Haircuts $15. Hair must be at least 10 inches in length and free of recent chemical processing. Proceeds go to Locks of Love. Call 863-9900.

Stroller Strides class annual grand opening, noon Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Families welcome. Refreshments, prizes. Call Danielle, 250-0308.

Montana Woman Foundation Gardening Gourmet Workshop and fundraiser, 1 p.m., Montana Woman Complex, 1103 S. Main St., Kalispell. Cost $15 for materials. Call 755-5753 to reserve a spot.

Marion Volunteer Fire Department auction 3 p.m., barbecue 5 p.m., 180 Gopher Lane, Marion. Follow signs.

Taste of Kalispell 5-8 p.m., KM Building. Live entertainment by Cocinando and Tropical Marimba Band. Tickets $30 available at Red's Wines & Blues, Wheeler Jewelry, Ceres Bakery and Montana Expressions. Call 261-7039.

Monday

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., USDA building conference room, 30 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell.

Tuesday

Public is invited to a free community lecture 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Drugs, Counseling or Both? Which Works Best for Alcoholism?" RSVP to 756-3950.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the blood mobile, Rocky Mountain Bank.

Mission Mountain Audubon Society presents a free program by Jim Williams, regional wildlife manager for Montana FWP, titled, "Mountain Lions: A Tale of Research, Management, Ecology and Conflict, 7 p.m., Polson City Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome.

Diabetes technology update, 6 p.m., Big Mountain Golf Club, 2950 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Learn about latest insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring technology with Terry Van Atter and John Schroeder from Medtronic Diabetes. RSVP to Shelli Hilde, 755-3592. Refreshments.

Deer Park School board meets 4 p.m. for a special closed session.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Flathead Valley Energy Forum presents a film and discussion, "The Power of Community - How Cuba Survived Peak Oil," 7 p.m., Whitefish Library.