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| June 21, 2007 1:00 AM

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 Polson Chamber of Commerce meets 5-7 p.m., new chamber office, 418 Main St. Call Michelle, 883-5969.

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 "Glacier Park-Get the Facts" informational workshop on Going to the Sun Road long term construction and impacts 6-7 p.m., Glacier Outdoor Center/Glacier Raft Company pavilion, West Glacier. Public welcome. Call Lisa Jones, 862-7977.

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.

3 Amateur Radio Club meets 7:30 p.m. United Way Meeting Room, Gateway West Mall. Public welcome. Call Scott, 755-3939.

Friday

3 Beginning at 6 a.m. some Flathead Electric Cooperative customers may experience scattered, brief outages due to a house move, starting at 214 Second St., Whitefish, moving east to Baker Avenue, south to U.S. 93 to Montana 40, east to U.S. 2 and on to Montana 206; then south to Kelly Road, to a subdivision at intersection of Columbia Falls Stage and Hellman Drive. Move will take about seven hours. Call Scott Mitton, 751-4408.

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 Meet and greet Kalispell Police Department's new uniformed Motorcycle Patrol Division, 1:30 p.m. west parking lot FVCC. Officer Brett Corbett and Scott McConnell will give a short driving demonstration and then answer questions about the program. Public welcome.

3 Pre-unveiling of new Flathead Veterans Memorial, 5-9 p.m. Montana Stone Gallery, 418 Main St., Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 756-7625.

3 "Glacier Park-Get the Facts" informational workshop on Going to the Sun Road long term construction and impacts 6-7 p.m., Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, 6510 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Public welcome. Call Lisa Jones, 862-7977.

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.

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 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 Book signing for "A Puppy's Life" 10 a.m. to noon, Bookworks, Whitefish; and 1 to 3 p.m. Borders, Kalispell.

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 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 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 Amateur Radio field-day station noon today to noon Sunday, north end of Flathead County Fairgrounds. Public invited. Call Scott, 755-3939.

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 Amateur Radio field-day station until noon today, north end of Flathead County Fairgrounds. Public invited. Call Scott, 755-3939.

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.

3 Crystal River Quartet of Knoxville, Tenn., Southern Gospel concert, 7 p.m., Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Free admission. An offering will be taken.

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 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 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.

3 Helena Flats School District special board meeting 7 p.m., school gym.

Wednesday

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, 2-5 p.m., Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 "Glacier Park-Get the Facts" informational workshop on Going to the Sun Road long term construction and impacts 2-3 p.m., June 27, Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, 6510 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Public welcome. Call Lisa Jones, 862-7977.

3 Bigfork Steering Committee public meeting on land use in North Lake County Planning area, 7 p.m., Ferndale Community Center. Public encouraged to attend. Call Leslie, 837-6094.

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.