Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on First Avenue East.

Lake Mary Ronan State Park will be closed today for chip-sealing.

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.

A picnic is offered the public at 11:30 a.m., 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.

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

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

Lincoln Conservation District meets 4 p.m., Plum Creek Forestry office, 126 Pipe Creek Road, Libby. Agendas posted at Eureka conservation office, Libby courthouse.

Flathead Outdoor Club meets 6:30 p.m. for an evening hike up Columbia Mountain guided by Malinda Shafman. Meet at the rock shop in Columbia Heights. Call Shafman at 253-3803.

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 High School Class of 1957 planning meeting 7 p.m., in the basement of the Eagles Lodge.

Montana Department of Environmental Quality hosts a public meeting to discuss impacts of Flathead Valley sand and gravel mines, 7-9 p.m. WestCoast Outlaw Hotel.

Thursday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on Airport Road.

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

Safe Sitter babysitting training for boys and girls 11-13 years old 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 22, North Valley Hospital Falls Room. Cost $35. Call 863-3630 to pre-register.

Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at Business and Social Science Building, Room 110, FVCC, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

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.

Organizational meeting for Whitefish dog park, 7 p.m. Whitefish Library Community Room. All welcome. Call Kerrie Byrne, 862-3795.

Friday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on East Oregon.

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

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

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

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

Mountain Valley Foods, 25 Commons Way, next to Qdoba in Kalispell, hosts a cookbook signing with Cathleen Hockman-Wert, co-author of "Simply in Season," 4:30-6 p.m. Food samples and recipes. Public is welcome.

Big Sky Country Antique Fair evening gala 5:30-9 pm., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Tickets $15 at the door.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets 7 p.m. at Kalispell Junior High School. Use lower parking lot. Call Bruce, 857-3753.

Saturday

South Kalispell Volunteer Fire Department rummage sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1255 Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell. Donations accepted through Friday. Contact Colleen Warricks, 212-3045.

Flathead Audubon tours area lakes to see common loons. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks building on North Meridian Road. Call 751-4580 to sign up. Bring binoculars. Everyone welcome.

Community rummage sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church of Bigfork, 750 Electric Ave. Art, antiques, Mexican pottery, baked goods, coffee and tea. Call 837-4547.

Wurtz Homestead Cabin open house, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 45 miles north of Columbia Falls. Tours, historical information. Call 387-3800.

Humane Society of Northwest Montana volunteer orientation 10:30 a.m., 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS (7297).

Big Sky Country Antique Fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. $5 admission. Kids 12 and under are free.

Harvest Riders Christian Motorcycle Association and Glacier Street Rod Car Club show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Apple Barrel Complex, 3250 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. All visitors welcome.

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

Flathead Valley Amateur Radio Club Field Days today and Sunday, United Way meeting room parking lot, Gateway West Mall. Demonstrations of emergency and satellite communications abilities, and more. Call Don Ross at 756-7171, or Norm Palin, 756-0197.

Sunday

Flathead Audubon birding trip to Tobacco Valley. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Four Corners Cafe and Casino at intersection of U.S 93 and 37 in Eureka. Bring binoculars and lunch. Call Lewis or Lynda Young at 889-3492 to sign up.

Community yard sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big Arm Fire Hall, at mile marker 74 on U.S. 93. Glassware, household, furniture, clothing boutique and more. Proceeds go toward renovating fire hall and equipment. Call 849-6628.

Big Sky Country Antique Fair 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. $5 admission. Kids 12 and under are free.

Bethany Lutheran Church of Bigfork, 8559 Montana 35, 100 year celebration and pie social 2-4 p.m. Call 837-4687.

Benefit concert featuring organist Paul Gregory, cellist Janet Haarvig and pianist Nan Klassen, 3 p.m., Flathead Valley United Church of Christ, corner of Second Street and Seventh Avenue W., Kalispell. Minimum $5 donation suggested. Silent auction. Light food served. Proceeds go toward expenses for Kathy Kelly who was critically injured in an April 29 traffic accident west of Kalispell.

Flathead Southeners 10th anniversary Catfish Fry & Gatherin', Vista Linda pavilion, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Happy hour 4:30 p.m.; buffet 5:30 p.m.. Raffle, prizes. All are welcome. Reservation deadline June 23. Call 857-3158.

Flathead Valley Amateur Radio Club Field Days continue, United Way meeting room parking lot, Gateway West Mall. Demonstrations of emergency and satellite communications abilities, and more. Call Don Ross at 756-7171, or Norm Palin, 756-0197.

Monday

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

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 26 and 27, Polson Senior Center $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

Flathead Audubon parents and kids two-hour nature walk on Somers Rails to Trails path. Meet at 9 a.m. at the south entrance of path near Somers Post Office. Games, activities. Call Ansley Ford, 857-6788. All welcome.

Flathead Democratic Women meet at noon, Flathead Electric Co-op, 2510 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Salad buffet lunch served. Speakers are Doug Cordier, candidate for House District 3 and Mark Sullivan, candidate for Justice of the Peace. Call Mary Reckin, 257-8160.

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

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

Tuesday

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

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

Flathead Building Association Raise the Roof public social, 5:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity's Used Building Supply, 55 Third Ave. EN, Kalispell. CAP Band plays positive message music, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call 752-2422.

Wellness Education Center's Healthy Potluck Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.

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

3 Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Public invited.