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| June 10, 2006 1:00 AM

3 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.

3 Whitefish Mountain Mall and Alcohol Enforcement Team present "Breakfast at the Mall," fundraiser, 8 a.m. to noon. 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; also available at the door.

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

3 The Friendship House annual garage sale fundraiser which was scheduled today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kalispell has been canceled.

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

3 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.

3 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.

3 Summer Carnival fundraiser 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Woodland Park in conjunction with Kalispell Parks and Recreation. Games, cake walk, 50/50 raffle, pizza and cotton candy. Proceeds support Montana All-star Cheerleaders.

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

3 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.

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

3 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.

Sunday

3 Fundraiser for Monica Lindeen, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Swan River Community Hall, junction of Montana 83 and Swan River Road. Hosted by Flathead County Democratic Women.

Monday

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

3 Discuss issues with Democratic Congressional candidate Monica Lindeen, 3-5 p.m., Coffee Traders Downtown, 110 Central Ave., Whitefish. Call Montanans for Lindeen at 406-254-2006.

3 West Valley School board meets at 5:15 p.m. in the school library.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Topic is "Building Relationships." Lemonade and pie social by Glacier Pilot Club. RSVP to Kathy at 756-4723 or Sue at 756-4325.

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

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

3 Public invited to meet Democratic Congressional candidate Monica Lindeen, 8 p.m. Great Northern Bar and Grill deck. Entertainment by The Seven Worthies. Call Montanans for Lindeen at 406-254-2006.

Tuesday

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

3 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.

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

3 Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg's field representative Keli McQuiston conducts traveling office hours 1 p.m. Troy City Hall, 301 E. Kootenai.

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

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., airport manager's office, Glacier Park International Airport.

3 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.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725 annual Flag Day ceremony 6 p.m. at the Elks, 1820 U.S. 93. Veterans of Foreign Wars will assist. Public welcome to attend and invited to bring worn flags for proper handling. Hamburger fry follows ceremony.

3 Whitefish Growth Policy Community Session, 6 p.m., Roy Duff Armory, Armory Road, Whitefish. Discussion on land use and development in areas of JP, Voerman and Monegan Roads. Call 863-2410.

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

3 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.

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

West Valley Fire District trustees meet 7:30 p.m., West Valley Fire Station, Whitefish Stage Road.

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, West Idaho.

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

3 Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board meets 10 a.m. to noon, CSKT Natural Resources Division conference room, 316 First St. E., Polson. Topics include upland bird proposed regulations, permit sales report, state/tribal agreement.

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., in the blood mobile, KALS radio station.

3 Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda. Call Jeannine Ashcraft, 844-2300.

3 Look Good … Feel Better, a program taught licensed cosmetologists for women currently undergoing or have been through cancer treatment, will be held from 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free, confidential and all participants will receive a make-up kit worth $200. RSVP to Corey Campbell, at the American Cancer Society, 1-877-488-7723, option 3.

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

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., basement conference room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Emergency room physician Dr. Robert Bates will give a presentation on recognizing, treating and preventing hiking outdoor injuries. Public welcome.

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

Thursday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Woodland Avenue.

3 Audiologist Stacia Moore presents a free seminar, "Understanding Hearing Loss," The Summit, Kalispell. Complimentary breakfast. Limited seating. Reservations required. Call Moore Hearing at 257-2273.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., FVCC, Libby campus, LCC.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' at Glacier Cyclery, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 326 E. Second St., Whitefish. Door prizes; special prizes for those who ride their bikes to event. Refreshments. Call 862-3501.

3 Bigfork Land Use Committee special meeting 6 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church. Election of officers and other business to be conducted. Call Sue Hanson, 837-5323.

3 Wa-Chu-Say? Support Group meets 6:30-9 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Open to anyone who has hearing loss and interested family members and friends.

3 KALS Radio presents nationally-acclaimed radio show host, author and speaker Bill Scott and the ZJam Encounter tour, 7 p.m., Kalispell Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell. Free. All young people encouraged to attend. Call 752-5257.

Friday

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

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

3 Bead Stampede, noon to 5 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17-18. Flathead County Fairgrounds grandstand building. Admission $3, good for all three days. Call 752-6669.

3 Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana trail clean up on Somers segment, 4 p.m. Meet at Somers trailhead near Tiebucker's. Call 257-1932.