Today

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

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board special meeting to discuss year-end decisions, 7 a.m. in the school library.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., 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. today and June 29, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 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.

3 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.

3 Deer Park School board negotiations meeting 6:30 p.m. at the school.

3 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.

3 Polson Community Development Agency town meeting 7 p.m. Polson High School. Topic is the Main Street Program regarding downtown revitalization. Call Sue Taylor, 471-1326.

Wednesday

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

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., Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Lakeside Chamber Dive-in, 5-7 p.m. Coldwell Banker Wachholz and Company, 7191 U.S. 93 S., Lakeside. Tour newly remodeled office, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.

3 Flathead Outdoors Club hike. Meet 6 p.m. at Echo Lake Cafe and carpool to Strawberry Lake trailhead for a four to five-mile hike. Public welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

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., 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 Somers School board Negotiation and Somers Classified Association Negotiation Committees meet at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Elementary School.

Thursday

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

3 "You Won't Miss It" financial workshop teaches how to achieve savings goals, 12:30 p.m., 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., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell, sponsored by State Farm.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Entertainment by barbershop quartet. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 6 p.m. in the school library.

3 Michelle Cheney of the Sleep Study Center gives a free presentation on insomnia, 7 p.m., North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Public welcome. Call 863-3630.

Friday

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

3 Middle Fork Quick Response Unit annual bake sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and July 1, on U.S. 2 East near Essex turnoff. Call 888-5607.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "The Giving Tree," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Boomers Singles Activities Group planning meeting, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Ballroom B. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. RSVP by noon Wednesday by calling Duane at 257-4502 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All welcome.

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

Thought

"It is no simple matter to pause in the midst of one's maturity, when life is full of function, to examine what are the principles which control that functioning." n Pearl S. Buck, American author (1892-1973).

Saturday

Flathead Valley Car Show, Raceway Park, Kalispell. Registration 9 a.m. to noon. Show continues until 4 p.m. All proceeds donated to local charities, including The Abbie Children's Program. Call Kavin Morsette, 892-7218.

3 Friendship House board of directors 10th annual garage sale fundraiser for the nonprofit assisted living facility, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 606 Second Ave. W., Kalispell.

Sunday

Eastern Star installation of officers for Vista chapter No. 44, O.E.S., will be conducted at 3 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Columbia Falls.

Monday

3 The Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk begins at 7 p.m.; the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

A Look Ahead

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 Ice cream social and barbecue following Kalispell's Fourth of July parade, at Conrad Mansion. Old time cars, live entertainment, limousine rides. Proceeds go to renovating the mansion's electrical system. All welcome.

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 Whitefish Fourth of July events include live music at City Beach 7:30- to 11 p.m. Free shuttle from O'Shaughnessy Center to the beach from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

3 Seeley Lake Fourth of July celebration. Parade 2 p.m.; duck race 4:30 p.m.; fireworks 10:30 p.m.

3 Big Arm Association boat parade 7:30 p.m. July 4. Begins at Elmo state fishing access. Call 849-6628 or 849-5636 to register.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History training workshop 7:30-8:30 p.m., July 6, Kalispell Stake Center. Marge Fisher speaks on topic of "Civil War Pension Records." Public invited.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Track, Track, Tracking Along," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., July 7, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 "Celebrating Women: Fourth Annual Quilt Show" kick-off reception 5-8 p.m. July 7 Loula's Cafe, Whitefish. Silent auction of quilts by local artists, wine-tasting, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Tickets $15, available at Violence Free Crisis Line or at the door. Call 752-4735. All proceeds support Crisis Line and Abbie Shelter.

3 Community Spirit Monument Project tile making workshop,11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8 at sculptor Kay Lynn's studio, 258 Riverside Dr., Kalispell. All are welcome.

3 Flathead Shrine Club presents the Jordan Circus of Las Vegas, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 8, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Tickets, $9 adults; $4 children at most area groceries, Flathead Bank of Bigfork, Sliter's in Lakeside, until day of show. Tickets $10 and $5 at the gate. Call Hector Arbour, 756-6349.

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 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Critters of the Night," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., July 14, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Montana Association for the Blind meets 1:30 p.m. 14 at Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. All visually impaired are welcome.

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 Annual Lakeside 5K run July 15 in conjunction with Lakeside Fair. Check-in 8 a.m.; race starts 9 a.m. Walkers, baby strollers welcome. Advanced registration $10 at Kalispell Athletic Club, Athlete's Foot and The Summit. Race-day fee is $15. Call Muffie Thomson, 844-3940.

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 Humane Society of Northwest Montana "Hot Dogz and Cool Catz Summer Festival 10 a.. to 4 p.m. July 15, at the Animal Adoption Center, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Food, games tours and raffles. Proceeds support the Adoption Center and Humane Society. Call 752-7297.

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.

Columbia Falls Public Library sculptural collage workshop for teens ages 12-18, with artist and author Miantae McConnell, 8-10 p.m. Bring small items for craft. Call 892-5919 to sign up.

3 Swanderosa Musicfest fundraiser for Nurturing Center 4-9 p.m. July 16, at Swanderosa. Live entertainment, Kids activities. Silent auction. Concessions. Tickets $10 per person, $25 per family. Kids 5 and under free. Call 756-1414.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., July 20, North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Call 755-7237 to make an appointment.

3 Safe Sitter babysitting training for boys and girls 11-13 years old 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 20, North Valley Hospital Falls Room. Cost $35. Call 863-3630 to pre-register.

3 Diabetes support group meets 5-7 p.m. July 20, Buffalo Hill Conference Center, KRMC. Gred Deamer talks about "New Advancements in Insulin Pumps and Glucose Sensing Devices." Free.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Little Creatures of the Forest," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., July 21, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Community Spirit Monument Project tile making workshop,11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22 at sculptor Kay Lynn's studio, 258 Riverside Dr., Kalispell. All are welcome.

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

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Trash Out!," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., July 28, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

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

3 Community Spirit Monument Project tile making workshop,11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29 and 30 at Hockaday's Art in the Park. All are welcome.

3 School District 5 fall enrollment begins Aug. 1 for grades K-8, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. district office, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, at 751-3430.

3 Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority annual housing fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 4, at the Housing Authority.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Connecting the Dots," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 4, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Flathead County High School Class of 1961 45th reunion Aug . 4-5. Call Nola, 752-6813; or Nadine, 755-6231.

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

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "From an Ant's Perspective," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 11, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Midnight Munchers," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 18, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

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 Seventh annual M.A.S.H Bash, 6 p.m. Aug. 25, 1600 River Lakes Parkway. Call 863-3630 for tickets.

3 Workshop for kids and teens with diabetes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28. The Summit, Kalispell. Registration 9:30 a.m. Games, activities, cooking for kids, diabetes in sports and other topics will be covered. Call 751-5454.

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.