Today

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

3 Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K fun run and walk, 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 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eagles Nest, FVCC. All welcome.

3 Swan Ecosystem Center hosts a water quality event and bratwurst picnic, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Swan Lake Campground boat launch. Learn how to protect lakes, streams and wetlands.

3 Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department annual bison burger barbecue, noon to 7 p.m. Ferndale Fire Hall, Montana 209. Side dishes, desserts, huckleberry ice cream. Silent auction. Child care seat inspections.

3 St. Joseph Medical Center chuckwagon barbecue dinner, dance and charity auction 5:30 p.m., 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, 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, today and Sunday, 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. today; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Bulldog Convention Center, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Demonstrations, displays, jewelry, silent auction, door prizes, raffle Admission $2. Kids under 12, free.

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 Somers Cajun Street Dance, 7-11 p.m., downtown Somers. Live blues music and food festival fundraiser for Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets at Del's Bar, fire department, or call Joe Blogz, 857-3351, 857-3119.

Sunday

3 Flathead Audubon canoe trip on Flathead River from Pressentine Bar to Leisure Island. Beginner level six-hour float, no whitewater, through riparian habitats. Meet at 9 a.m. at KMart parking lot, 2024 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Bring canoe or kayak, life jackets binoculars and lunch. All welcome.

3 Gems, Rocks and Mineral Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 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., 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.

Monday

3 Swan River School board special meeting 8 a.m., to discuss change in policy readings.

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

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

3 Kalispell City Council's work session has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. July 30.

Tuesday

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

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

3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30-8 p.m., Burton's Brand Source, 2450 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 755-8099.

3 Somers School board Facilities Planning Work Session, 6 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 Free ice cream social 6:30-8 p.m. Depot Park, Kalispell. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, Meadowgold and KOFI and Monster Radio. Free concert by Deja Vu 7-9 p.m.. Call 758-7717.

3 Helena Flats School board special meeting at 7 p.m., music room.

Wednesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., FVCC Blake Hall.

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 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Tamarack Ski & Patio, 505 Wisconsin Ave. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage offers a free first time homebuyers' class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 1830 Third Ave. E., Suite 201, second floor. RSVP at 756-4090.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., in the blood mobile, Lowe's. Qdoba lunch coupon to donors.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets 3-4 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. Program includes "The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention," and a National Survivors of Suicide DVD. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or $3 toward meal. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

Friday

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days today through July 29. Kick off 9 a.m. Nucleus Avenue. Family activities, food vendors, craft fair. Boogie to the Bank 5K and 10K walk/run 8 a.m. July 28. Call Mary Hilton, 751-4774; 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 8 a.m. to noon July 28. Call 892-0681; parade, noon, July 28, Nucleus Avenue. Call Gayle Reeves, 892-3057.

3 Car seat clinic sponsored by Kalispell Fire Department and The Summit and Safe Kids Coalition, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kalispell Fire Station 62, 255 W. Reserve Dr., behind Costco. Child safety seats will be inspected by a certified child passenger safety technician. Free.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., in the blood mobile, Qdoba Restaurant. Qdoba lunch coupon to donors.

3 Glacier Park Fund open house and birthday celebration 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Refreshments, door prizes. A portion of proceeds from on site vendors will go toward fund, benefiting Glacier National Park.

3 Boomers Singles Group dinner, Village Greens Community Center, W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Marla, 752-1467. All 40-plus singles welcome.

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

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1967 40th reunion today through July 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 today and July 28 during Heritage Days. Barbecue 4:30 p.m. July 28. Call Jim Cheff, 892-3682.

3 Fourth annual "Convocation of Eagles" Native American Christian-style prayer and worship gathering, today through July 29, 455 Covill Lane, Columbia Falls. Talking circles, workshops, songs and dancing, evening meals. Call 892-1355.

3 Co-event, Fourth annual "Convocation of Eagles" Native American Christian-style prayer and worship gathering, today and July 28, Headwaters Church, 5600 U.S. 93 S. Call 862-6843.