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| April 28, 2007 1:00 AM

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

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

3 Flathead Audubon birding field trip to Smith Lake Waterfowl Production Area. Meet at 8 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks building on Meridian Road. Bring binoculars or scope. Call Bob Lee, 257-0363.

3 Special Friends Advocacy Program 21st annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Edgerton School, Kalispell. Admission by donation. Call 756-5488 or Rebecca at 257-3007.

3 Epworth United Methodist Church spring rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Family clothing, furniture, toys, baked goods and more. Proceeds go to child abuse victims locally and globally. Call Sue Jacobson, 755-5375.

3 Eureka Rendezvous Days continue today and Sunday. 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 International Gift Festival featuring fair trade gift and food items, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. Call 755-8772.

3 Kalispell Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kalispell Center Mall west parking lot.

3 The public is invited to free tours of Glacier High School, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3 Director and curator Linda Engh-Grady leads a tour of Hockaday Museum of Art at 11 a.m., 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free with regular admission to museum. Call 755-5268.

3 Columbia Falls Arbor Day celebration and fundraiser, 12:30 p.m., at "The Falls." Civil Air Patrol Cadets and Boy Scouts open ceremony; guest speaker Department of Natural Resources western region forester Mark Lennon; live music; activities; inflatable bouncer; free seedlings; concessions. All welcome. Call Barbara Jenkins, 471-5228; or Laura Bell, 892-7267.

3 Flathead County Library Human Rights Film Series presents "Life and Debt" 2 p.m., Columbia Falls branch library. Free. Parental discretion advised.

3 Eighth annual Scraps and Threads Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Eureka. Free admission. Vendors on site, refreshments, door prizes, raffles, boutique.

3 Flathead Freedom Forum presents the film, "America: Secret Beginning," 4-8 p.m., 424 Main St., upstairs (across from Wheat Montana). Live music by Spostah. Call 751-5111.

3 Big Arm Association potluck 5 p.m. at Big Arm Fire Hall. Tribal game warden Willie Burke and wildlife biologist Stacy Korbel discuss bear facts and safety. Bring a dish.

3 Kila School auction and dinner 5:30 p.m., at the school.

3 Awesome '80s Prom benefit for CASA for Kids, 8 p.m. to midnight, Red's Wines and Blues, Kalispell. Tickets $100 per couple, at the door. Call Tami Kreitinger, 270-3932.

3 Today is Poppy Day. Honor America's veterans by wearing a poppy.

Sunday

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

3 Eureka Rendezvous Days continue today. Events include carnival, quilt, art and car shows, black powder shoot, mountain man events, crafts fair, kids games. Tickets and information: www.eurekaevents.com.

3 Neighbors in Need Spring Brunch 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hampton Inn, Kalispell. $12 per person; $5, children 10 and under. Catered by Vista Linda. Tickets available from your Congregational representative. Call 752-7266.

3 Eighth annual Scraps and Threads Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Eureka. Free admission. Vendors on site, refreshments, door prizes, raffles, boutique.

3 Taste of Bigfork 2007, 2-6 p.m. Wine, music, fine food from area establishments. Raffle 5:30 p.m. Garden Bar and Grill. Tickets $40 per person at Electric Avenue Gifts, Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce; 837-5888.

Monday

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, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m., at The Summit. Those who have chronic pain and their family, friends and care givers are welcome. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 FVCC multicultural event 6 p.m., Blake Hall. Documentary film, "Emmanuel's Gift" which take place in Ghana will be shown and discussed. Free. Public welcome. Call Gerda Reeb, 756-3945.

Tuesday

3 Spring enrollment begins for students new to School District 5, grades 1-8, enrollment office, 233 First Ave. E., (above Flathead County Library), Kalispell. Call 751-3430.

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., May 1 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Somers School board Curriculum and Extracurricular Committee meets 4 p.m.; Facilities Planning Committee meets 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Kila School budget workshop 5:30 p.m.

3 Flathead County Planning board town-hall meeting to review Growth Policy's 50 goals, 6 p.m., Mountain West Bank, 601 Spokane Ave., Whitefish.

3 18th annual Project Whitefish wine tasting, food festival and auction, 6-9 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge. Silent and live auctions. Seating limited. Tickets $40 per person. Call 862-5371, ext. 221.

Wednesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Glacier Eye Clinic.

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 American Heart Association Adult and Child CPR class, 6 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Cost $50. Pre-registration required. Call 751-4500.

3 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, 330 Main St., Kalispell. Call 862-6458.

Thursday

3 Kalispell Ministerial Association sponsors a prayer breakfast in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, 6:30 a.m., Salvation Army, Bountiful Drive, Kalispell. Cost $5 for meal. Tickets available at door. Call Drew Buckner, 249-1780 or Daniel Lambert, 752-7021.

3 Whitefish buffet prayer breakfast in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, 6:30 a.m. Pin N' Cue U.S. 93, Whitefish. All welcome. Call 837-6100.

3 Cholesterol screening 7-10 a.m., The Summit. Fast of 10-12 hours required. No appointment necessary. Call 751-4500.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls.

3 Evergreen School District Kindergarten round-up and preschool enrollment, 1-7 p.m. Call 751-1113, ext. 16, for an appointment.

3 Therapy acrylic painting for beginners, 1-3 p.m. every Thursday, starting today, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Class size limited. Call 756-1605.

3 Whitefish Farmers Market opens for season 4-6 p.m., Pin and Cue Bowling Lanes. Locally grown and made products. Call Joanna Barnes, 862-3451; or Ann Donahue, 862-5139. Proceeds benefit Whitefish community.

3 Memorial service to honor the late Allen Hibbard, 2 p.m., Salish Kootenai College Amphitheater, Pablo. Call Kathie Maiers, 406-275-4887.

3 Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support group meets at 7 p.m., at The Summit. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

3 Bob Keane, research ecologist at Rocky Mountain Research Station Fire Sciences Lab in Missoula presents a program on whitebark pine biology, 7 p.m., Condon Work Center. Register by May 2. Call 754-3137.

3 Lakeside and Somers Parks Advisory Committee meets to discuss improvements and maintenance of area county parks, 7 p.m., Lakeside Chapel meeting room. Public welcome.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History training workshop 7:30 p.m., Kalispell Stake Center. Topic is "How to Develop Your Own Family Web site." Public invited. Call 752-5446.

Friday

3 First Presbyterian Church, 301 Central Ave., Whitefish, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. to noon May 5. Youth group annual flower sale fundraiser for mission trip to San Antonio, Texas. Hanging baskets, geraniums, flats and half-flats.

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