Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and July 10. North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $10 course fee. Call 892-4087 to register.

3 Children's Story Hour, 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 and donor appreciation barbecue, 1-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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 Ruffed Grouse Society meet 6:30-7:30 p.m., Scotty's Bar and Steakhouse, 2205 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. All interested in area habitat management welcome. Appetizers and refreshments served. Call Douglas R. Doherty, regional director, 231-549-5063.

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

3 Columbia Falls School board expulsion meeting, 6 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and July 12, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 "Glacier Park-Get the Facts" informational workshop on Going to the Sun Road long term construction and impacts, 10 a.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. Free. Public welcome.

3 Pre-Natal Nutrition class taught by a registered dietitian, noon, The Summit. Sponsored by Community Health Promotion. Call 751-4500.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m., school library.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library Media Center.

3 Somers School Facilities Planning work session, 6 p.m., followed by regular board meeting, 7 p.m., at Somers Middle School.

3 Red Cross Standard certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $52. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6:30 p.m. Depot Park, Kalispell. Bring lawn chair and picnic lunch. Loose Caboose headlines Picnic in the Park. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Call Sue at 756-4725.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school gym.

3 West Valley Fire District trustees meet at 8 p.m., at the West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road.

Wednesday

3 City of Kalispell will be disposing of found bicycles today. If you have lost a bicycle between June and November 2006, contact Mike Hall, Kalispell Police Department.

3 Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes and Montana Reserved Water Right Compact Commission negotiation session, 9 a.m. CSKT Council Chambers, Pablo.

3 Children's Story Hour, 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 1 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

3 Glacier Lifelong Learning Center hosts a welcome reception for new kindergarten teacher, Amy Myers, 4:30-6 p.m., Anderson Lane, Kalispell. Public invited.

3 Lone Pine State Park adult workshop series 7-9 p.m. at the picnic shelter. Ansley Ford discusses forest birdwatching and identification. Cost $5. Call Melissa Sladek, 751-4589.

Thursday

3 The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Program free. Optional lunch is $10 per person. RSVP to Denise Grabowski, 863-3661.

3 Flathead County Area IX Agency on Aging Advisory Council meets 2 p.m., Kalispell Senior Citizens Center basement, 403 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Rhonda Castner, 758-4364; Roxy Larsen, 892-4087; K.C. Zwisler, 756-3836.

3 Polson School District special board meeting to consider elementary reconfiguration, 6 p.m., Linderman gym, Polson.

Thought

"A good storyteller is a person who has a good memory and hopes other people haven't." n Irvin Cobb, American humorist (1876-1944).

3 History Book Club discusses Norma Smith's biography, "Jeannette Rankin" 6:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.

3 Glacier Park VFW 2252 ladies auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m. at the post, 330 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Shelley Farrar at 752-2611 or Danielle McClenahan, 755-7676.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History training workshop 7:30 p.m. Topic is "How Records are Microfilmed." Kalispell Stake Center. Public invited. Call 752-5446.

A Look Ahead

3 Flathead Audubon hikes to Piegan Pass in Glacier Park July 14. Meet at 6 a.m. at Apgar Visitor Center to carpool to trailhead. Bring binoculars, lunch, hiking gear. Park entrance fee or pass required. Space limited. All welcome. Call Bruce Tannehill, 862-4548.

3 Skibsrud Scramble Kids Duathlon, July 14, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Check-in and registration 8 a.m. Race as individual or with a team. Prizes. T-shirts for all participants. Call Val, 758-7848.

3 Multi-rural school reunion picnic for Flathead Valley residents, noon to 5 p.m. July 14, Feenan Farm, half mile east of Blue Moon junction on U.S 2. Bring a hot or cold dish, favorite beverage, service ware, lawn chair. Call 756-3211 or 752-1199.

3 Discovery Development Center annual regatta, July 14, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers. Sailing races, children's games and activities, silent auction, live music, cash bar. Tickets $5, free for 12 and under.

3 St. Ignatius Amish Quilt and Farm Auction, July 14, Mission Mountain Amish School, corner of Allison Road and Foothills Road. Cabins, storage barns, outdoor furniture and handmade crafts and quilts will be auctioned. Lunch available.

3 Lakeside Community Club 2007 Fun on the West Shore Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 14. Pancake breakfast 7-9 a.m.; 5-K run/walk and fair opens 9 a.m.; parade 10:30 a.m. Arts and crafts booths, antique and classic auto display, bake sale and more.

3 Climb Big Mountain for Flathead Industries July 14. Check-in 8-10 a.m. Bierstube. Food and entertainment for participants, 10:30-1 p.m. To pre-register call Dick or Claudette, 755-7656. Registration also open day of event.

3 Multi-rural school reunion picnic for alumni of Canyon View, Badrock, Valentine, Halfmoon, La Salle, Birch Grove, Deer Park, Lake Blaine, Bissell, Helena Flats through 1969, noon to 5 p.m. July 14, Feenan Farm, one half mile east of the Blue Moon on U.S. 2. Watch for balloons. Bring a hot or cold side dish and lawn chair. Coffee furnished. Call 756-3211 or 752-1199

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., July 16, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross KOFI student blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 17, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Prizes and Qdoba lunch.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. July 17 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Free introductory class to Zen meditation, 7-9 p.m. July 17, YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main St., Polson. Donations appreciated. Call 849-6149.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 18, Glacier National Park.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., July 19, The Wave, Whitefish.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., July 20, Whitefish Mountain Mall.

3 Bigfork Relay for Life, 6 p.m. July 20, Bigfork High School track. Call 837-5888.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K fun run and walk, July 21, Lawrence Park. Registration 7 a.m. Race time 8 a.m. Ribbons. Prizes for first female and male finishers. Call 471-9002 or 257-7323.

3 St. Joseph Medical Center chuckwagon barbecue dinner, dance and charity auction 5:30 p.m. July 21, McCrumb's barn, Finley Point. Boating events 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 883-8251.

3 Rockin' at Ravenwood fundraiser concert for Ravenwood Natural Science Center, July 21, Rocky Mountain Roadhouse, five miles east of Bigfork at junction of Montana 83 and 209. $10 minimum donation at door. Kids 6 and under free. Silent auction, door prizes, kids activities and games, food and spirits. Call 837-7279.

3 Live History Days, July 21-22, Miracle of America Museum, Polson. Demonstrations, jugglers, balloon art, old-time vehicle rides. Music by Old Time Fiddlers July 21; 883-6804, 883-6264.

3 Gems, Rocks and Mineral Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 22, Bulldog Convention Center, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Demonstrations, displays, jewelry, silent auction, door prizes, raffle Admission $2. Kids under 12, free.

3 Swanderosa MusicFest 3-8 p.m. July 22, Dores home, Bigfork. Music by Andre Floyd and David Griffith, Tra le Gael, Can't Hardly Play Boys, Stephen Jackman. Advance tickets $10 per person; $25 per family. Day of event, $12 per person; $30 per family. Children 5 and under free. Tickets available at Nurturing Center, 756-1414.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. July 23 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 24-25, Mountain West Bank Community Room, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Red Cross Standard certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m. July 24 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $52. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1967 40th reunion July 27-29 during Heritage Days. Call Cyndy Gochanour Deist, 755-3942; or Gail Shay Linne, 892-1935.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1977 30th reunion July 27-28 during Heritage Days. Barbecue 4:30 p.m. July 28. Call Jim Cheff, 892-3682.

3 Annual WAEA auction and barbecue 5-8 p.m. July 27 behind Columbia Bar, Columbia Falls.

3 Libby Heritage Museum annual chili cook-off July 28. Local cooks will prepare their own recipes for cash prizes. Entry forms available at museum, Libby, Troy and Eureka libraries and Libby Chamber of Commerce. Call 406-293-7521. Public welcome.

3 Fourth annual Yaak Wilderness Festival July 28, Dirty Shame Saloon. Live music begins at 1 p.m. Food and craft vendors. Raffles. Adults $20. Students 13-18, $15; children under 12, free. Call 406-295-9736.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30-31, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby.. $10 course fee. Call 293-0100 to register.

3 School District 5 fall enrollment begins 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 1, 233 First Ave. E., (above Flathead County Library), Kalispell. Call 751-3430.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1997 class reunion Aug. 10-11. E-mail fhsbraves1997@yahoo.com.

3 Competitive trail horseback riding event Aug. 10-12. Call Sherrie Calaway, 837-5440.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 13, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Chili and wing cook-off to benefit the Flathead Veterans Memorial, Aug. 25, Bulldog, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Call Rachel Starr, 756-8160.

3 Nature Energy Universe (NEU) hosts a Body, Mind and Spirit Fair, Sept. 8-9, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Health consultation, rejuvenation technologies, yoga, feng shui, massage workshops and videos and more. Call Barb and Mike Thomas, 406-227-8401.

3 Competitive trail horseback riding poker run Sept. 30. Call Chris Degenhardt, 257-7424.

3 Seeley Lake Tamarack Festival Oct. 13-14. Arts and crafts fair, live entertainment, fun run, bike tour. Call 406-677-2880.