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| May 5, 2007 1:00 AM

3 Montana Dahlia Society annual tuber sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wal-Mart's west entrance. Call Bill McClaren, 257-2540.

3 Lakeside seventh annual Swap-O-Rama, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lakeside School gym and parking lot. New and used items and products, imports, furniture, toys, books, tools, vehicles, sporting goods and more.

3 Flathead Shrine Club and Flathead Valley Orthopedic Center hold a free screening clinic for children with orthopedic or problems with burns, 8 a.m., at the orthopedic center. Call 752-7900, ext. 220 to schedule an evaluation.

3 Cheerful Heart Treasure Fest garage sale 8 a.m., New Life Christian Center, 1414 Second St. W., Polson. Fundraiser for organization that offers free nonmedical assistance to Lake County cancer patients. Call 883-3070.

3 Whitefish Youth Softball Association huckleberry pancake breakfast fundraiser 8-11 a.m. Whitefish Mountain Mall food court. Cost $5; 6 and under eat free.

3 First Presbyterian Church, 301 Central Ave., Whitefish, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Youth group annual flower sale fundraiser for mission trip to San Antonio, Texas. Hanging baskets, geraniums, flats and half-flats, perennials and ornamental grasses.

3 Classic and antique car show and craft show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kalispell Christian Church, 1075 Foy's Lake Road, Kalispell.

3 Rails to Trails trail clean up today. Meet at 9 a.m. at Meridian Road trailhead to walk the trail and pick up trash. Trash bags furnished. Call 257-1932.

3 The public is invited to free tours of Glacier High School, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3 Mission Mountain Winery annual Red, Wine and Chocolate event 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U.S. 93 in Dayton. Free event as part of their continuing education program. All welcome.

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club invites the public to a classic and antique cars from the 1900s show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, inside the Whitefish Mountain Mall.

3 Auditions for Glacier Chorale 2007/2008 season, 11 a.m., Flathead High School Choir Room. No appointment needed.

3 Divorce Care seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation, 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Call 257-5683.

3 Flathead County Republicans Lincoln-Reagan dinner, Bulldog, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. No-host cocktails, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Jerry Brown, Dean of Journalism, University of Montana. For tickets call Anita Hoye, 257-1860; or Mitzi Anderson, 862-6357.

3 Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR all-day class, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Bibler Spring Garden Tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday; and May 12 and 13. Proceeds benefit FVCC Scholarship Program. Advance ticket sales only, $10 adults, $3 children. Call 756-3963.

3 Cinco de Mayo dinner fundraiser for Linderman student D.J. Michael and Kalispell Junior High School student Alex Rudolph's People to People Student Ambassador Program trip to Europe, 6-8 p.m. Somers Fire Hall. Raffles, 50-50 drawing, silent auctions. Tickets $6.95 each, at the door.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call Arne Brosten at 837-3494.

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead spring show during mall hours today and Saturday.

Sunday

3 Bibler Spring Garden Tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and May 12 and 13. Proceeds benefit FVCC Scholarship Program. Advance ticket sales only, $10 adults, $3 children. Call 756-3963.

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club invites the public to a classic and antique cars from the 1900s show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., inside the Whitefish Mountain Mall.

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club devoted to restoring and driving antique cars, meets 2 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op building. Enter on north side. All visitors welcome. Call Dave Cooley, 257-4023.

3 Informational meeting for the public to learn qualifications for eligibility for Habitat for Humanity housing, 2 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, corner of U.S. 2 East and Evergreen Drive.

3 Ecuador Mission team shares its recent trip experiences with a PowerPoint presentation, 7 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 233 Kalispell Ave., Whitefish. Everyone welcome.

Monday

3 Children's Story Hour is at 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, noon to 4 p.m., Eureka High School.

3 Lake County Republican Women's Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, Polson. Guest speaker is Gehrand Bechard. Lunch available. Call 883-0448 by 11 a.m. to order.

3 Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, All welcome. Call 257-1932.

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 Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk at 7 p.m.; regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. with a short slide show, "Designing the U.S. State Birds and Flowers Issue of 1982." Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

Tuesday

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "The Importance of Assessing Executive Functioning Abilities in Children Adolescents."

3 Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg's representative Keli McQuiston holds traveling office hours, 11 a.m., Lake County Courthouse, Polson.

3 Kila School election noon to 8 p.m.

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

3 Bigfork Parks Advisory Committee meets the second Tuesday of the months, 3:45 p.m. Osborn Landing, No. 201. Public invited.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 6 p.m., school library.

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

3 Flathead County 4-H informational meeting regarding new program for Armed Forces families, 6:30 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds 4-H Building. Call 758-5553.

3 Destination Imagination team performance 7 p.m. May 8, Muldown School, Whitefish. Tickets $5, adult; $3, children, 12 and under. Proceeds go to fund team's travel to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn. Call Sonja Williams, 756-3125; or Pat LaTourelle, 862-2506.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

3 West Valley Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., at the West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road.

Wednesday

3 Kila School special board meeting to canvass votes, 7:30 a.m.

3 Deer Park School board meets at 8:30 a.m. at the school.

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

3 Montana Landords Association meets at Perkins Restaurant, 1390 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Lunch 11 a.m., meeting noon. Guest speakers are legislators Gregory Barkus and Craig Witty. Call Georgia, 756-1265.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., at First Interstate and in the blood mobile at The Wave, Whitefish.

3 Lakeside Community Club meets at noon, at Vista Linda. Guest speaker is Dr. Debra Acord, radiologist specializing in women's breast imaging. For reservations call Ann Cathroe, 857-3649.

3 Local Advisory Council for Mental Health meets 1-2:30 p.m. at The Summit. Guest speaker Candace Powell, director of Flathead Mental Health Center, will give an update on services and new plans for expansion. Call 885-3865.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m., in the school library. Public welcome.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the administration building boardroom.

3 "Low Fat … Great Taste" class, 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Polson Rural Fire District trustee meeting 7 p.m., Polson City Hall. All area residents encouraged to attend.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Trips to Tanzania, Hawaii and the Grand Canyon will be highlighted. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., in the blood mobile, Elks Club.

3 Silver-Haired Citizens meet at 2 p.m., in the basement of Kalispell Senior Citizens Center, 403 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Rhonda Castner, 758-4364; Roxy Larsen, 892-4087; or K.C. Zwisler, 756-3836.

3 American Heart Association Basic First Aid training, 6 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Cost $40. Pre-registration required. Call 751-4500.

3 Flathead County Fair board meets at 6 p.m. in the fairgrounds office.

3 History Book Club discusses John Fraley's "A Woman's Way West," 6:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.

Friday

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

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Clairmont St., Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Fundraiser for 2-month old Noah Peters who is being treated for transposition of the great arteries, 5-8 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Silent auction, door prize drawing, dinner. New or handmade donations welcome. Call Cheryl Pagel, 249-1649 or Cristina Moser, 270-8782.

3 Bigfork Art and Cultural Center's annual benefit auction, Brims & Biddin' IV, Flathead Lake Lodge. Barbecue, no-host bar. Auction begins 5:30 p.m. Tickets $22 for members, $25 for nonmembers at art center gift shop, or call 837-6927.

3 Kalispell Lakers Baseball annual fundraiser auction, Stagecoach Room, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Silent auction begins 6 p.m.; live auction at 7:30 p.m. Live Music by Smart Alex.

3 Shire of Crystal Crags spring medieval carnivale, May 11, 12 and 13, Castle Silver Oak. Site fee $5 per day or all weekend. Take Montana 206 to Trap Road. Turn left and follow signs. Call Dana at 250-4830 or Josh, 253-8260.