Today

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

"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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

"Want to Talk? Let's Take a Walk" with Mark Crowley, Democratic candidate for county commissioner. Meet at noon, Great Northern Historical Trail, Meridian Road trailhead.

Saturday

Flathead Audubon field trip in Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Meet at 7 a.m. at the park. Easy walk. Call Karen Nichols, 756-5763.

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.

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

3 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

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.

Tuesday

City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to the holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Wednesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Whitefish Golden Agers Fourth of July pig roast, 4-8 p.m., 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.

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

Wednesday

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, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave. E. Kalispell.