Today

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 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Flathead High School library.

3 Montanans for Multiple Use sponsor a public meeting and slide show presentation about the draft Flathead Forest Plan, 6-9 p.m. Flathead County Fairgrounds Country Kitchen. Food available by donation.

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 Flathead Basin Commission meets 10 a.m. at Best Western White Oak Grand, 4824 U.S. 93, just north of Somers. Larry Swan, director for the Rocky Mountain West of the University of Montana speak on his "Flathead on the Move" study. Afternoon session at 12:45 p.m. features Flathead National Forest hydrologist Craig Kendall. Public invited.

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.

Thought

"What intellectual snobs we have become! Virtue is now in the number of degrees you have - not in the kind of person you are or what you can accomplish in real-life situations." n Eda J. LeShan, American educator.

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 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.

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.

Saturday

3 Flathead Audubon birding enroute to Tally Lake. Meet at 7 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, on North Meridian Road. Contact Bruce Tannehill at 862-4548. Everyone welcome.

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

3 Montana Raft Company hosts 10th annual River Clean-up Day. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at their office, on U.S. 2 East, one and a half miles west of West Glacier. Volunteers 12 and over will be shuttled to various river access points, clean up garbage and debris, then float that river section, and return to office for complimentary barbecue. Bring work gloves, water bottle and appropriate clothing. Call 387-5555.

3 Rocky Mountain Street Machines car show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gardner's RV and Auction, U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. All are welcome. Call Kavin at 892-7218.

3 Seventh annual Dan Fox Run, Mission Bay Golf Community, Polson. One-mile fun run 10 a.m.; 5K walk/run 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration $15 adults, $8 17 and under, by June 15; $18 adults, $10 17 and under, day of race. Call Linda Noble, 406-883-4370.

3 Scandinavian lefse, gifts and craft sale 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Rummage in the Village yard sale fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big Mountain Village. Ten percent of gross sales goes to SNOWbus. Call Kathy Sullivan, 250-9449; or Rick Cunningham, 253-9192.

Monday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 19, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection invites you to a three-course sit-down dinner by chef Amy Foote, 6-8 p.m. June 19, Rustic Fireside Room, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Guest speaker is Betty Barnett of Renton, Wash. Live music by Connie Barker. Cost $20 per person. Door prizes. Limited seating. Advance tickets available by calling Rosainne, 257-8098; or Pat, 844-2538.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., June 20, Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

3 Kila School board meets 5:30 p.m. June 20.

3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. June 20 at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. David Stordal demonstrates how to create group or forest planting. Free and the public is invited. Contact Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., June 20, school library.

3 A picnic is offered the public at 11:30 a.m. June 21, Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Information on picnic and barbecue planning; Betty Barnett speaks on "How to handle life when it does not go as planned." Cost is $7 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., June 21, in the blood mobile at Best Buy.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. June 21, at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 7 a.m. June 22 in the administration building boardroom.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., June 23, in the blood mobile, Qdoba.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. June 22, at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Life Line Screening ultrasound tests for heart disease and bone density, June 23, Faith Free Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St., Kalispell. Pre-registration required. Call 1-877-237-1287.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., June 23, Whitefish Mountain Mall.

3 Mission Valley Speedway in Polson hosts a driver auction fundraiser for Big Brothers/Big Sisters June 24. Racing begins at 6 p.m. Call 406-675-RACE or 406-883-3085.

3 Spinal Cord Injury Support Group meets 2-4 p.m. June 23, The Summit, Kalispell.

3 Community rummage sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 24, United Methodist Church of Bigfork, 170 Electric Ave. Spaces available for $10. Remaining proceeds go to individual. Advanced registration required. Call 837-4547.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 26 and 27, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 26 and 27, Polson Senior Center $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 26, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. June 26, at its new location, 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 27, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27 and 29, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 CAP Band plays positive message music for Habitat's Raise the Roof, 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 27, Fourth Ave. E., Kalispell.

Flathead County Library new book discussion group meets 7 p.m. June 27, Whitefish Library meeting room. First book is Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed." Open to anyone. Call Kathy Kint, at 863-9941.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., June 28, Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead County Sheriff's office and American Council on Criminal Justice free public safety education course on "Pepper Spray for Citizens," 6:30 p.m. June 28, Flathead County Justice Center, basement, 920 S. Main St., Kalispell. To register call Detective Travis Bruyer, 758-5709.

3 Falun Quigong class, 7 p.m. Kalispell Library Community Room. Self-cultivation meditation and gentle, easy-to-learn movements to improve mind and body. Everyone welcome. Call Laurie Hammill, 755-4907; or Katherine Combes, 257-9798.

3 "You Won't Miss It" financial workshop teaches how to achieve savings goals, 12:30 p.m. June 29, Investment Centers of America, 6 Sunset Plaza, Suite B. Free. Seating is limited. RSVP to 752-7232.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., June 29, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell, sponsored by State Farm.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 30, Browning Hospital.

3 Whitefish Golden Agers Fourth of July pig roast, 4-8 p.m. July 4, Kay Beller Park, 121 E. Second St., Whitefish. Advanced admission before July 1, adults, $10; children 5-13, $5; children under 5, free. After July 1, admission for adults, $12.50; children 5-13, $7.50. Tickets available at Golden Agers, Whitefish Credit Union, Glacier Bank Whitefish, and Whitefish Chamber of Commerce.

3 Kalispell annual Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m. Main Street, downtown. Call the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 758-2800.

3 Bigfork Fourth of July parade noon; children's carnival Sliter's Park follows; Ducks for Bucks race down the "Wild Mile" of the Swan River.

3 25th annual Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead summer arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 7 and 8; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9. Over 100 booths, Food concessions. Free admission.

3 Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K walk/run fundraiser 8 a.m. July 15, Great Northern Historical Rails to Trails. Call 257-8042 or pick up entry form at LVFC office, 35 Fourth St. W., Kalispell.

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 15, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

3 Traveling Lantern Theatre Company performs "The Hobbit," 11 a.m. July 15, KM Building Theater, Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes at the Flathead County Library for tickets and information, 758-5713.

3 Lakeside Community Club's 20th anniversary fair and parade, 11:30 a.m. July 15. Call Claudia Potts, 844-3464.

3 Fiberfest Eureka 2006, July 22-23, Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Fiber contests, workshops, demonstrations, auction. Call Lee at 406-882-4939.

3 Heritage Days parade, 11:30 a.m. July 29, Columbia Falls.

3 Valley Cruisers annual Car Show Aug. 11-13, Polson.

3 Seeley Lake Challenge Triathlon, Aug. 19. Registration 8 a.m. Race begins 9 a.m. Start at Riverpoint Campground. Swim 300 yards, bike 13.3 miles, run 3.3 miles. Cost $25. Fundraiser for families of spinal muscular atrophy. Call 406-677-2880.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Oktoberfest noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. German food, beer and wine. Music by Don Lawrence Band. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Dan or Donna Danz at 892-2435.