Today

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

Montana Chapter Alzheimer's Association presents an "Education and Support for Alzheimer's Care Givers Seminar, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lake County Public Health Department conference room, 802 Main St., Polson. Cost $15. Call 406-252-5053.

Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Libby High School.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meet 9:30-11:30 a.m. for a potluck brunch luncheon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

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.

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., Conservation office. 655 U.S. 93 N., Eureka.

Flathead Chapter of Montana Native Plant Society walk with botanists Jen Asebrook and Jen Hintz up Columbia Mountain Trail. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at trailhead. Bring picnic dinner, water, raingear, notebook. No dogs allowed. Call 863-9630.

3 Edward Jones investment representatives host a free course, Understanding Insurance Basics, at noon. Call an office in your vicinity.

Somers Townsite Association meets 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

Ride Of Silence bicycle ride to honor those bicyclists who have been killed while riding and to raise awareness of the need to share the public roadways. Meet at Park & Ride at 7 p.m. at intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Ride is 14 miles at 12 miles per hour. Free. All are welcome. Wear a helmet. Call Chuck Harris at 837-0336.

Meet the Candidates forum 7 p.m., Swan Lake Community Clubhouse, featuring candidates for Lake County Justice of the Peace, Sheriff/Coroner, Superintendent of Schools, Treasurer, and State House Districts 5 and 9. Call Jackie Strosnider, 886-2003.

Thursday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations on South Meridian.

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.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m., Glacier Outdoor Center, U.S. 2 East, West Glacier. Refreshments served. Door prizes and giveaways. Call 862-3501.

Knead Cafe hosts a fundraiser/ social to meet State Senate Candidate Jerry Reckin, 5-7 p.m., 25 Second Ave. W., Kalispell Guest entertainers are Andre Floyd and Marcia Siblerud. Food and drinks offered. Donations welcome.

Bigfork Relay for Live kick-off party 5 p.m. Flathead Bank, Bigfork. All participants, sponsors, teams, cancer survivors and those interested are invited. Call 837-1600.

Meet Flathead County Commissioner candidate Kathy Robertson 6-8 p.m. Bluestone Restaurant, Lakeside.

Flathead County High School Class of 1956 reunion planning meeting 7 p.m., Kalispell Elks Lodge. Any classmates are invited to attend. Call Patti Slact at 752-2959.

Friday

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

Red Cross blood drive, to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., City of Kalispell Council Chambers.

Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., The Bulldog, Kalispell. Guest speakers are Republican candidates for county commissioner. Lunch $9. Open to public.

Spring Fling Celebration fundraiser 6-8 p.m., The Bluebird in the old Post Office, 222 Main St., Hot Springs. Silent auction of jewelry, antiques and art bidding 5-7:30 p.m. Food. Live music by Melissa Blue and Friends, 8-10 p.m. at the former VFW. Call 406-741-3663.

Saturday

Yoga Day fundraiser event for Violence Free Crisis Center, Ananda Seva Yoga Center. Classes begin at 7 a.m. until noon. Many types of yoga will be offered. Call 567-1195.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

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.

Community and Family Safety Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bigfork Elementary School parking lot. Exhibits, demonstrations on gun, boating, car seat and electrical safety, Bigfork Fire and Ambulance, The Summit, Flathead County Sheriffs office and more. Free and public welcome. Luncheon 11:30 to 1 p.m. at Marina Cay with Gov. Brian Schweitzer. $20 per person. Reservations required. Call 837-5861.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 9 a.m., at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Martin City Fire Department annual yard and bake sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Donations welcome. Bring by Friday.

Rails to Trails trail clean-up today. Meet at 9 a.m. at Meridian trailhead to help clear trash and garbage on western segments. Call 257-1932.

Creston Cemetery Association annual spring clean up at 9 a.m. and business meeting 11 a.m. at the cemetery grounds.

Salvation Army Emergency Service Volunteer Training Day 9 a.m. to noon, Salvation Army headquarters, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Free. Call 257-4357 to enroll or for details.

Scandinavian Gift and Craft sale 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

Deer Park School, 2105 Middle Road, Columbia Falls, Spring Carnival 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Games, prizes. Silent auction. Proceeds go toward playground completion.

North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls, annual lutefisk dinner 4-7 p.m. No reservations required. Cost $10 per person. All invited.

Public reception for retiring Glacier Chorale Conductor, Shauneen Garner, 4-6 p.m. upstairs at Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Refreshments and no-host bar.

Kalispell Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 South, host a "Bad to the Bone" barbecue rib dinner with baked potatoes, baked beans and coleslaw. Happy hour 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 pm. All-you-can-eat for $8. Call 257-6474 to make reservations or sign up at the bar. Proceeds go to Elks veterans commitee to continue work at Columbia Falls veterans home.

Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited annual fundraising banquet and auction, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. No-host cocktails at 6 p.m. Tickets $35 and include dinner and one chance for a door prize. Everyone welcome. RSVP by May 18 by calling Rick Davenport at 212-0911, Dan Short at 755-6838 or Glen Anacker at 257-7125.

Lincoln-Reagan chuck wagon dinner, Ronan Community Center. Social begins 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Guest speaker is U.S. Congressman Denny Rehberg. Tickets $15 adults, $7 16 and under; at the door. Call Carol at 887-2303. Sponsored by Lake County Republican Party.

Stumptown Art Studio hosts a Rat Pack and Martini fundraiser 7-10 p.m., 145 Central Ave., Whitefish. Martini bar, card tables, art projects. Cost $30 per person or $55 per couple. Seating limited. RSVP to 862-5929. Proceeds will fund classes and workshops.

"Remembering Rwanda," a benefit for Sudan begins at 7:30 p.m., KM Theatre, upstairs, 50 Second St. W., Kalispell; featuring African music by the Flathead High School choirs and two films, "Lost Boys" and a Human Rights Watch film. No entrance fee but donations to help Sudanese refugees are encouraged.

Sunday

Flathead birding trip to Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at 6 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks building on North Meridian. Contact Leslie Kehoe at 837-4467. All welcome.

Monday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22-23, Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

Flathead County Democratic Women meet at noon, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Presentations by Democratic candidates Linda Jaquette, Edd Blackler and Carla Augustad. Lunch is $8. No reservations required. All welcome.

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

Big Arm Association meets 6:30 p.m. at the fire hall. Coffee and dessert available. Karen Sargeant will give a presentation on being "Fire Wise." Call Alison Meslin at 849-6628, Kristin Osborn at 849-5326 or Jan Philips at 849-5636.

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

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell. Call 752-4220.

Tuesday

Senator Conrad Burns' field representative Denise Smith holds a community outreach hours, 9-10 a.m. Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce Historic Village, No. 2 Dewey Ave. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

United Way Volunteer Recognition Reception 2:30-5 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. High tea refreshments, entertainment and awards. Cost is $8 per person. Reservations required by May 22. Call 752-7266.

Whitefish School District board work session 6 p.m.

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.

Walkin' Jim Stoltz, America's wilderness troubadour, presents "Forever Wild - 2006," a free multi-media show, at 7 p.m., Swan Community Hall, Montana 83 and Echo Lake Road, Bigfork. Limited seating. Call 837-0783.

Meet Bigfork's candidates for the Montana House and Senate seats 7-8:30 p.m., Marina Cay. Question and answer session also. Call 837-5888.

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

Community Movie Night, 7 p.m., Faith Church, 405 Liberty St., in Kalispell. The two-hour documentary, " Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy" will be shown on the anniversary of the 1838 beginning of the Trail of Tears. Call 752-2481. Free and all invited.

Meeting for Hands On Place, a proposed interactive children's museum, 7 p.m. The Summit. Local artists encouraged to submit logo for project at meeting or call 756-7691, or online at corutneyanne@msn.com

Whitefish High School choir concert 7:30 p.m., high school gym. This is Bob Clawson's final concert prior to retirement. Free and the public is invited.