Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and seat belt and equipment violations, on South Main Street.

Helena Flats School board meets 6:45 a.m. to approve construction pay request.

Travel Montana hosts a public workshop on the state's tourism and recreation industries, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Free. All welcome.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Nov. 7, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Nov. 8, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op, Kalispell. Call Mike Satterly at 751-4492 for an appointment.

Somers School board Faculty Advisory Committee meets at 3:45 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

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

Somers School District board Facilities planning work session, 6 p.m. to review construction manager applications packets, Somers Middle School.

Helena Flats School board meets at 6 p.m., for superintendent negotiations, school library.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Flathead Citizens for Paved Roads meet 7 p.m., Glacier High School, 375 Wolfpack Way. Use the main entrance.

Wednesday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and seat belt and equipment violations, on North Meridian Road.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Intermountain Children's Home will give a presentation on "Raising Attached Children in an Unattached World." Child care provided. Call Kirsten Kerr, 756-9668.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Glacier High School.

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

3 Area Edward Jones offices host a professional broadcast course for tax practitioners titled, "Annual Estate Tax Update," noon to 3 p.m. $60 enrollment fee includes materials. Call your area office to register.

3 Public tour of Brush Creek fire area west of Whitefish, 1-5 p.m. No cost. Transportation provided. Call Tally Lake Ranger District, 863-5400.

Red Cross of Montana invites community partners and volunteers involved in the 2007 Montana wildfires to a celebration, 6 p.m. Nov. 7, Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.

Montana Native Plant Society Flathead Chapter meets 7 p.m., basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. FVCC professor Jeanette Oliver, gives a presentation on, "Lichens of Montana," and their uses for food, decorations and dyes. General business meeting precedes at 5:30 p.m. All welcome.

Thursday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and seat belt and equipment violations, on Whitefish Stage from U.S. 2 to West Reserve Drive.

Annual Veterans Day assembly by Ella Murphy Donaldson Chapter, National Honor Society, 10 a.m., Columbia Falls High School gymnasium. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bruce Snedden is special presenter. Honored guests from Montana Veterans Home. Essay winners, high school wind ensemble and choir will provide entertainment. Seating begins at 9:30 a.m. Public welcome. Call 892-6500.

Flathead Republican Central Committee meets at noon at the Bulldog. Lunch available for $10. All welcome.

Whitefish ParentShare meets 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 301 Central Ave. Call Rachel, 863-2987; or Ronna, 862-5346.