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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. Officers 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 Club 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.

3 Deer Park School board meets at 7 p.m. at the school.

3 American Legion Post 137 membership meeting, 7 p.m. American Legion Hall.

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 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board special meeting at 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library Media Center.

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.

3 Deer Park School board special meeting at 7 p.m. at the school.

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.

Thursday

3 "Glacier Park-Get the Facts" informational workshop on Going to the Sun Road long term construction and impacts 6-7 p.m., Seeley Lake Visitor Information Center. Public welcome. Call Lisa Jones, 862-7977.

3 Red Cross employee blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Semitool, Kalispell.

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.

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