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| April 21, 2007 1:00 AM

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., Mountain West Bank, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Flathead Audubon celebrates Earth Day with the Mary Cohen Bird Day stroll along Whitefish River. Meets at 8 a.m., Whitefish City ballfields parking lot, off Montana 40. Return by 10 a.m. Call Bruce Tannehill, 862-4548; or Linda deKort, 755-3704. Everyone welcome.

3 West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue annual indoor fundraiser rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2399 Whitefish Stage Road (West Valley Fire Hall). Lunch is available. Donations welcome. Pick up available. Call 755-3643 or 755-5578.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eagles Nest, FVCC. Learn about the Power Palette System. All welcome. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.

3 Montana Woman Foundation's annual Clothes Closet sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Curves, 200 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Donations of functional clothing in good condition are tax deductible. Drop-offs at Curves, Montana Woman Complex, 1103 S. Main, and Glacier Wallflower, No. 9, U.S. 2 E., Columbia Falls. Call 755-5753.

3 Life Line Screening program for stroke, bone density and heart disease, beginning at 9 a.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St., Columbia Falls. Cost $139. Pre-registration required. Call 1-877-237-1287.

3 Earth Day festivities, Depot Park, Kalispell. Scavenger hunt and community clean-up 9-11 a.m.; barbecue 11 a.m. to noon, poster contest winners announced, noon to 1 p.m. Call Bob Morrow, manager at Valley Recycling, 257-4302. Co-sponsored by Kalispell Downtown Association Merchants and Montana Conservation Corps.

3 Elrod School's Destination Imagination team rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the school, 412 Third Ave. W., Kalispell. Donations welcome. Drop off at school. Call 756-1973.

3 Big Arm Fire Station offers coffee and doughnuts beginning at 9 a.m. to all who volunteer to clean the highway in the area.

3 Everyone is invited to help with a West Valley roadside cleanup. Meet at the West Valley School at 9 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves. Call Kim Davis at 755-1311.

3 Kalispell's City Council and its department heads meet for their annual goal-setting session, 9 a.m. above Colter Coffee Roasting, 424 S. Main St., Kalispell.

3 United Way's Christmas in April, home improvement blitz is today. If you are a senior citizen on a limited income and need home maintenance or repairs done, or to volunteer, call United Way, 752-7266.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 10:30 a.m. at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

3 Teddy Bear Picnic 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Children 2 to 6 years old are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear and enjoy stories, songs and sweets. Call Jocelyne Bodden, 758-5823.

3 Salty Dog Dive Shop sponsors a Trash Bash Whitefish Lake clean-up, noon Whitefish City Beach. Diver and non-diver volunteers needed. Call Rod Barkley, 755-2559.

3 Flathead County Library Human Rights Film Series presents "Saz: The Palestinian rapper for Change" 2 p.m., Columbia Falls branch library. Free. Parental discretion advised.

3 Flathead Valley Veterans Memorial fundraiser, Kalispell Elks Lodge, U.S. 93 S. No-host social hour 5:30 p.m.; buffet, 6:30 p.m.; auctions 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Live music by BJ Lupton's Big Band. Tickets $30 in advance at the Elks or call Jack Heller, 844-3538. Tickets $35 at door.

3 Christian Center's King's Kids Choir presents the musical, "Once Upon a Time Shop," at 2 p.m. today, and at the 9 and 11 a.m. services Sunday, Christian Center Church, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.

3 Missoula Children's Theatre and Helena Flats Elementary students present "Robin Hood, at 3 and 7 p.m. at the school. Public welcome. Call Kim Reed, 755-3537.

3 Learn pet first aid and CPR and pet safety education, 5 p.m., Northwest Montana Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Free. Space limited. RSVP to Diana at 406-291-2929.

3 Spring Mountain Brook Community Library Pie and Ice Cream Social, 5-8 p.m., 2353 Foothill Road. All welcome.

3 "100 Best" Art Show by youth of Whitefish Community Center Programs and director Laura Blankenship, reception and opening 7-9 p.m., Sage Spa and Salon, 525 Railway Ave., Whitefish. Hors d'oeuvres, refreshments; 249-5344.

Sunday

3 Semi-annual stake conference for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10 a.m. Whitefish Stage Road, presided by elder Robert B. White of the Seventy. Public invited.

3 Fundraiser concert for band shell at Depot Park, 4-9 p.m., Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Music by Big Daddy and the Blue Notes, Andre Floyd and Deja Vu. Tickets $10 at Kalispell Parks and Recreation and at door. Call Jennifer Young, 758-7717.

3 Wasabi Sushi Bar in Whitefish, hosts fundraiser for FarmHands. A percentage of profits will be donated to help pay for the fourth edition Flathead Valley Farms map. Call 862-3795.

3 American Legion and Auxiliary meeting 7 p.m. American Legion Hall, Kalispell.

Monday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 to 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 to 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 293-0100 to register.

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 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m., at the Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Debi Strong will talk about her work as state coordinator for Montana Peace Alliance. Luncheon $10; no reservations required. All welcome.

3 Youth Service Network meets at noon at The Summit, Kalispell. Mar Jane Fox, community program officer-Western Region Addictive and Mental Health Disorders, Division, will talk about the Anti-Stigma Campaign. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 American Cancer Society Whitefish Relay for Life team captain meeting 5:15 p.m. Whitefish branch of First Interstate Bank. Call Aubonny Carlson, 863-8867; or Annie Mclaughlin, 862-5580.

3 Flathead/Glacier High Schools Booster Club annual meeting, 6 p.m. FHS Large Lecture Room. All welcome.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead Paddlers sea kayak touring club meets 6:30 p.m. at Smith Valley Grange. Ham, turkey and dinnerware provided. Bring a side dish and beverage. Program is the video, "This is the Sea 3" by Justine Curgenven with music by Jack Gladstone. Call Anne Clark, 270-4221.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Tuesday

3 Kila School board technology meeting, at 7:30 a.m.; budget meeting 5:30 p.m., at the school.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Columbia Falls High School.

3 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 Tuesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m. Call 758-7720.

3 Wellness Education Center's Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board special meeting and work session, 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School Library Media Center.

3 Flathead County Planning board town-hall meeting to review Growth Policy's 50 goals, 6 p.m., Glacier National Park Community Building, park headquarters, West Glacier.

3 Helena Flats School board meets to award contract bids, at 6 p.m., school library.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Water Works building, Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

3 Whitefish School District board has a special meeting at 7 p.m. in the Whitefish High School Library.

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

Wednesday

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

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 Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library Born to Read program for babies, 0-24 months, 11:30 a.m. Call 862-6657.

3 Helena Flats Kindergarten round-up 12:45 to 4 p.m. Call 257-23012 for an appointment.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m. in the blood mobile, at the U.S. Post office, Meridian Road.

3 Helena Flats School board special meeting at 6 p.m., to read and review contract bid, school library.

3 Flathead County Fair board special meeting at 7 p.m., fairgrounds office.

3 Free Falun Dafa Quigong class, 7 p.m., community room of Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Katherine Combes, 257-9798.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the blood mobile, FVCC.

3 NAMI-Flathead Affiliate meets at 1-2:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Discussion on Montana State 2007 legislative action. Call Tom Bartlett, 885-3865. Open to public.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets 4-5:30 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. Jody White will talk about emergency preparedness. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 KRMC and Diabetes Care Program Insulin Pump Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., Buffalo Hills Conference Center, KRMC. Andy Evans gives a presentation on "Getting the Most Out of Your Insulin Pump. Free, Dinner complementary. Call 751-5454 to reserve a space.

Friday

3 Kila School board Technology surplus sale 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the school.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross volunteer orientation beginning at noon at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433.

3 The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Bulldog at the WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Guest speaker is Bob Brown from Center for the Rocky Mountain West. Lunch available for purchase. Public invited.

3 Cornelius Hedges Elementary School Arbor Day festivities, 827 Fourth Ave. E., Kalispell. "It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown" video 12:45 p.m. followed by flag raising 2 p.m. and tree planting, 2:30 p.m. Parents invited. Call Bette Albright, 752-4836.

3 Eureka Rendezvous Days today through April 29. Barbecue and concert kick off 5 p.m. April 27, Lake Koocanusa Arena. Weekend events include parade, carnival, quilt, art and car shows, black powder shoot, mountain man events, crafts fair, kids games. Tickets and information: www.eurekaevents.com.

3 Columbia Falls Kiwanis Mountain Madness Motocross today through April 29, Hungry Horse Motocross Track. Registration 6-9 p.m. April 27, 6:30-8 a.m. April 28-29. Races begin 8 a.m. April 28-29. Gate admission $10 for entire weekend. Children under 12 free. Concessions and restrooms available. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis community projects. Call 892-7283 pr 892-1776.

3 Flathead Valley Jazz Society "Swingin' on High" dance concert fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., Kalispell Eagles Ballroom, 37 First St. W. Tickets $10 per person. Raffles, door prizes. Proceeds benefit Flathead Jazz Stampede. A non-smoking event. Call Gary Fischer, 752-4718.