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| June 20, 2007 1:00 AM

3 Road crews will begin overlaying asphalt today and Thursday at 6 a.m. both days and continue into the evening. Expect flaggers, loose gravel, heavy equipment, lane closures and delays.

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 Columbia Falls Women's Connection salad luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Columbia Falls Community Room, Nucleus Avenue. Speaker and musician Lillie Knauls will be special guest. For reservations or complimentary child care, call Candy, 387-4110 or Janet, 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson.

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

3 Lincoln Conservation board meets at 4 p.m., Lincoln Conservation District office, 655 U.S. 93 N., Eureka. Open to public.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club six- mile round-trip hike to Strawberry Lake in Jewel Basin. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Echo Lake Cafe and carpool to trailhead. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Dirty Hands Garden Club of Whitefish tour Kalispell gardens June 20. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at Whitefish Library to carpool; or meet at 7 p.m. at Conrad Mansion in Kalispell.

3 Native Plant Workshop 7-9 p.m. Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Terry Divoky, owner of Windflower Native Plant Nursery, will discuss plant identification and selection. Meet at picnic shelter. Cost $5. Call Melissa Sladek, 270-5919.

Thursday

3 Road crews will continue overlaying asphalt at 6 a.m. today. Expect flaggers, loose gravel, heavy equipment, lane closures and delays.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Libby VFW.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Windermere Real Estate, 713 13th St. E, Whitefish. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 Columbia Falls Historical Society meets 5 p.m. at the Freedom Bank. Call Wesley Tintinger, 892-5953.

3 Glacier Nordic Junior Team wine and cheese fundraiser, 6-7:30 p.m., Loula's Cafe, Whitefish. Proceeds go toward purchasing a team van. Call Fred Longhart, 752-8976.

3 Lakeside Park Advisory Committee meet to discuss county parks in Somers and Lakeside, at 7 p.m., Lakeside Chapel meeting room.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m., Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Documentary film "A Crude Awakening" about global oil supply problems and implications will be shown. Coffee and tea provided. Desserts and other drinks available to purchase. All welcome. Call Edmund Fitzgerald, 837-5548; or Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 John McCrea, legal service developer for persons 60 years of age and older for State of Montana, gives a presentation on "Legal Advocacy and Education for Seniors," 7-8:30 p.m., Prestige Assisted Living, 125 Glenwood Dr., Kalispell. Everyone invited.

3 Flathead County Fair board demolition derby rules meeting 7 p.m. South Kalispell Volunteer Fire Department.

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet to discuss summer show, 7 p.m. Eagles, 37 First St. E., Kalispell. Guests welcome.

Friday

3 Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, 4260 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Donations welcome. Call Valerie, 752-3513; or Debbie, 837-6280.

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

3 The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Bulldog. Guest speaker is Cindi Martin, Glacier International Airport director. Lunch available. Public invited.

3 Columbia Falls Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, 6 p.m. today, to 10 a.m. June 23, Columbia Falls High School. Call Kathy Emerson, 862-7914; or Dina Pomper, 755-7004.

3 Kalispell Relay for Life for American Cancer Society 6 p.m. today to 10 a.m. June 23, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184.

3 Whitefish Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, today and June 23, Whitefish High School athletic field. Call Aubonny Carlson, 863-8867; or Annie Mclaughline, 862-5580.

3 Flathead Spay and Neuter rummage sale today through Sunday, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Call 837-6280 or 752-3513.

Saturday

3 Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, 4260 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Donations welcome. Call Valerie, 752-3513; or Debbie, 837-6280.

3 11th annual River Clean-up Day, hosted by Montana Raft Co. Volunteers 12 and older meet at 9:30 a.m. at office, on U.S. 2 West, 1 1/2 miles west of West Glacier, to be shuttled to various Flathead River access points. Barbecue and volleyball follow. Bring work gloves, water bottle. Call 387-5555.

3 Columbia Falls Relay for Life for American Cancer Society concludes at 10 a.m., Columbia Falls High School. Call Kathy Emerson, 862-7914; or Dina Pomper, 755-7004.

3 Kalispell Relay for Life for American Cancer Society 6 p.m. concludes at 10 a.m., Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184.

3 Whitefish Relay for Life for American Cancer Society concludes today, Whitefish High School athletic field. Call Aubonny Carlson, 863-8867; or Annie Mclaughline, 862-5580.

3 Flathead Spay and Neuter rummage sale today and Sunday, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Call 837-6280 or 752-3513.

3 Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Polson, 30116th Ave. E. Call Irene, 883-2063 or Candace, 883-0204, to participate.

3 Flathead Audubon birding field trip for beginning birders. Meet at 8 a.m. at Lawrence Park pavilion. Call Bob Lopp, 257-6886. Free and all welcome.

3 Flathead Audubon birding field trip to observe common loons at Tally, Blanchard and Little Stillwater Lakes. Meet to carpool at 8:30 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Bring binoculars or scope and appropriated clothes. Free. All welcome. Call 755-8706.

3 Lone Pine State Park 30-minute guided wildflower walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meet at picnic shelter, inside main entrance of park. Free. Wear sturdy walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Call Melissa Sladek, 755-2706.

3 Mission Mountain Winery free program on "Muscat Madness" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Dayton winery, U.S. 93. Enjoy recipes utilizing Muscat wines.

3 Christ Lutheran Church hosts an open house and picnic noon to 2 p.m. Tour the new building, 5150 River Lakes Parkway, across from Smith Fields, Whitefish. Everyone welcome.

3 "Late Nite Catechism" live interactive comedy show, 7:30 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Fundraiser for St. Charles Church Youth Group's trip to Sydney, Australia. Tickets $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Call 862-2051.

Sunday

3 Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force annual rummage sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4260 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Donations welcome. Call Valerie, 752-3513; or Debbie, 837-6280.

3 Flathead Southerners host their 11th annual Catfish Fry & Gatherin', Vista Linda pavilion, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Social hour, 4:30 p.m.; buffet 5:30 p.m.; raffle 6:30 p.m., benefiting Bigfork Community Cemetery and Swan View Gardens. All welcome. Reservations by 6 p.m. June 22. Call 857-3158. For information call, Bill at 257-1313.

Monday

3 Advance ticket sales for the 2007 Northwest Montana Fair go on sale 7 a.m.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board Negotiations team meets with teachers 8 a.m. , library.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and June 27, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

3 Flathead County Transportation Committee meets 9 a.m. to noon, Earl Bennett Building conference room A, to consider changes to school bus routes. Call Susanne at the superintendent's office, 758-5722.

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, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. "Pint for a Pint" event co-sponsored by Meadow Gold. Blood donors receive ice cream.

3 Flathead Conservation District public hearing on revision of rules for natural streambed and land preservation act, 7 p.m., USDA building, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell. Call 752-4220.

Tuesday

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

3 Somers School District Negotiation Committee and Somers Classified Association Negotiation Committee meet 1:30 p.m. Somers Middle School.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m., Home Technologies, Western Village Lane, Columbia Falls. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 Eric Gates Trio performs at Whitefish Farmers' Market 5-7:30 p.m. Arts and crafts, local produce, food, plants and more. Call 862-2043.

3 Somers School board Facilities Planning Committee meets at 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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

3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m., in the school library.