Today

3 Fairview Cemetery annual meeting 8:30 a.m. at the Chapel, 1225 Fairview Cemetery Road.

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

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Wednesday, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Lakeside memorial remembrance in memory of the late Capt. John F. Eaheart, U.S. Marine Corps, 1 p.m. U.S. 93 at Dayton scenic overlook. Museum of Mountain Flying and Marine Corps League ceremony, with presentation of colors and rifle salute. Open to public.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Deer Park School board meets at 4:30 p.m. today to conduct interviews at the school.

3 Wellness Ministry'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 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 Cayuse Prairie and Fair-Mont-Egan School boards joint Eastside meeting, 7 p.m., Cayuse Prairie School library.

3 Columbia Falls Class of 2006 final graduation planning meeting for graduating seniors and parents, 7 p.m. high school staff room. Call Carol Ladenburg, 892-2538.

3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets to consider a contract and hiring for the 2006-2007 school year, 8:15 p.m., school library.

Wednesday

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, 2-5 p.m., First Interstate Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.

3 Car wash fundraiser for Forrest Morgan-McGrath who was seriously injured while skiing last year on a school field trip, 4-7 p.m., Evergreen Junior High School parking lot. By donation only.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board Negotiations Committee meets with FME Teachers Association, 5 p.m. in the library.

3 Meet Mark Crowley, Democratic candidate for Flathead County Commissioner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bohemian Grange Hall, Whitefish, behind Coffee Traders at 5810 U.S. 93 S. Hors d'oeuvres provided. RSVP to Joan Vetter Ehrenberg, 862-4942.

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.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Meadow Lake Resort, Columbia Falls.

3 Montana Public Radio's "Pea Green boat" children's program will tape live at 4 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Advance registration required. Call 758-5822.

3 Somers School board Negotiation Committee and Somers Classified Associaton Negotioan Committee meet 6:30 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History training workshop 7:30 p.m., Kalispell Stake Center. Topic is " Beginnings - Daughters of the American Revolution." Public invited.

Friday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library. Visitors are welcome. Park in the school's east lot. Call Bruce at 857-3753.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Rags to Riches Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to noon June 3. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Mary Clough at 837-0057.

A Look Ahead

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Rags to Riches Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to noon June 3. Proceeds benefit local charities.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School Bruins' Boogie one mile and 5K run June 3. T-shirts, refreshments and free pass to Raceway Park for all entrants. $12 for 13 years old and up; $10 12 and under. Advance registration available Race day 7-8:30 a.m. One mile race at 9 a.m.; 5K 9:30 a.m. Call 755-4973 or 270-6250.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., 347 First Ave. E., June 3, Kalispell. Call Arne Brosten, 837-3494.

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club meets 2 p.m. June 4, Flathead Electric Co-op building. Enter on north side. All visitors welcome. Call Dave Cooley, 257-4023.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 5, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets 7 p.m. June 5, basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Business meeting followed by slide presentation on "Errors, Freaks and Oddities on U.S. Stamps." Refreshments. Public welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

Thought

"Only the man who finds everything wrong and expects it to get worse is thought to have a clear brain." n John Kenneth Galbraith, American economist (1908-2006).

3 Dr. Stuart Tousman and Cindy Stevik give a presentation on "Alzheimer's Disease: Present and Future Medical Treatments," 7 p.m. June 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500.

3 Area Edward Jones offices offer a free one-hour interactive program, "Making Sense of International Investing," at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., June 6. Call a branch near you to reserve a seat.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., June 6, Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., June 7, Lakeside Elementary School.

3 Kila School interest based bargaining 5-8 p.m. June 7.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1957 reunion planning meeting 7 p.m. June 7, upstairs at the Eagles. Everyone encouraged to attend.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-5:30 p.m., June 8, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell, sponsored by D.A. Davidson.

3 Montana Quarter Horse Association Stampede June 8-11 Majestic Valley Arena. Call 806-376-4811.

3 Older Americans Day Picnic June 9, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Doors open 10 a.m.; entertainment 10:45-11:45 a.m.; hamburgers served at noon. Bring a potluck dessert if you can. Call Agency on Aging, 758-5730; or 758-5728 for bus transportation.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 9 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Fourth annual Noxious Weed Pulling Rodeo 5 p.m. June 9 Middle Fork of Flathead River. Bring work gloves. Barbecue and awards to follow at Wild River Adventures. Call 387-9453.

3 Friendship House 10th annual garage sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10, 606 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit assisted living facility. Call 257-8375.

3 Montana Woman Foundation Gardening Gourmet Workshop and fundraiser, 1 p.m., June 10, Montana Woman Complex, 1103 S. Main St., Kalispell. Cost $15 for materials. Call 755-5753 to reserve a spot.

3 Taste of Kalispell 5-8 p.m. June 10, KM Building. Live entertainment by Cocinando and Tropical Marimba Band. Tickets $30 available at Red's Wines & Blues, Wheeler Jewelry, Ceres Bakery and Montana Expressions. Call 261-7039.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., June 12, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. June 12, USDA building conference room, 30 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture 7:30 a.m. June 13, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Drugs, Counseling or Both? Which Works Best for Alcoholism?" RSVP to 756-3950.

3 Deer Park School board meets 4 p.m. June 13 for a special closed session.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m. June 14, 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 Bigfork Land Use Committee special meeting 6 p.m. June 15, Bethany Lutheran Church. Election of officers and other business to be conducted. Call Sue Hanson, 837-5323.

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 17, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

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

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

3 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.

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

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.

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 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 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.