Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on Sunny View Lane and surrounding area.

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

3 Large Lakes two day conference today and Oct. 18, Kwataqnuk Resort, Polson. Workshops and presentations on land use planning and water quality. Sponsored by the Flathead Basin Commission, Flathead Lakers and Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes. Registration fee required. Call 752-0081.

3 Flathead County Transportation Committee meets to consider changes in school bus routes, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Earl Bennett Building conference room A, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Susanne O'Connor, 758-5722.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is "Fall crafts for kids." Child care provided. Call Kirsten Kerr, 756-9668.

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 Life Line Screening for stroke and osteoporosis symptoms, 9 a.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St., Columbia Falls. To schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.

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

3 Red Cross certified course in CPR and First Aid Instructor, 4-10 p.m. today and Oct. 18, and 24-25, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 253-4067 to pre-register.

3 Bernice Ende, who recently completed a 5,000 mile journey on horseback, will speak at 6:30 p.m., Stillwater Free Lutheran Church, 1401 Church Dr., Kalispell. All welcome.

3 Montana Satsang Society-local affiliate of Eckankar, has a book discussion on "Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel, 6:30 p.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Public invited.

3 Free Introduction to Zen Meditation class with Zen priest Jerry Smyers, 7-9 p.m., YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main St., Polson. Refreshments. Everyone welcome. Donations to YogaHeart Studio appreciated. Call 849-6149.

3 Skogn Folkehogskole students from Norway present an entertainment program at 7 p.m., East Evergreen Elementary School, 535 E. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. Refreshments follow. Public invited.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Tom Power, professor emeritus of economics, University of Montana, discusses the topic, "Post-Cowboy Economics: Breaking the Link between Material Flow and Human Well-being." Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 Dirty Hands Garden Club meets 7 p.m., Whitefish Library. Dudley's Tree Service will provide a discussion and demonstration on tree and shrub pruning techniques. Public welcome. Call Shirley Rogers, 863-9113 or 270-9846.

Thursday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for

3 Large Lakes two day conference continues Oct. 18, Kwataqnuk Resort, Polson. Workshops and presentations on land use planning and water quality. Sponsored by the Flathead Basin Commission, Flathead Lakers and Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes. Registration fee required. Call 752-0081.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 10:30 a.m. at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

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

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

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett

Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

3 PBS Point-of-View (P.O.V.) documentary, "Libby Montana" shown 6:30 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Admission free. Not rated-parental discretion advised. Call Public Services Librarian Jocelyne Bodden, 758-8523.

3 Radio Club meets 7 p.m., United Way meeting room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. All radio enthusiasts invited. Call Scott, 755-3939.

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. at the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome.

Friday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, around Glacier High School.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking retreat, today through Oct. 21, Glacier Conference Center, Lakeside. Space limited. For reservations, call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.

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 B.J. Grieve with Flathead County Planning office. Lunch available. Public invited.

3 Free seminar on the current credit market, "The Credit Market Melt Down," 3-5 p.m. FVCC Arts and Technology building, room 139. Guest speaker is Marco Begovich of Countrywide Home Loans. RSVP to 406-721-0616, ext. 226.

3 Bet Harim, Jewish Community of the Flathead Valley and Montana Human Rights Network co-sponsor a showing of the documentary film, "Paperclips," about a classroom's project that created an international movement to raise awareness about the Holocaust, 6 p.m., Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Tickets $3 adults; $2 for children under 12. Call 756-5159.

3 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets 6:30-8 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Guest speaker is Jerry O'Neil, independent paralegal and Montana state legislator. Child care provided. Call Marylane, 257-5793.

3 Wheels of Justice (WOJ) speaker Ceylon Mooney will give a presentation and first-hand accounts regarding ongoing conflicts in the Middle East as part of the organization's U.S. speaking tour, 7 p.m. Christ Episcopal church, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. All welcome. Call Debi Strong, 471-0565.

Saturday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross certified CPR Professional course, 8 a.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Glacier Stamp Club Stamp Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Exhibits, trading, stamp dealers. U.S. Postal Service sells stamps and collectibles Oct. 20. Free admission. Call 755-7917.

3 Cat Adoption Days 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, Flathead Spay & Neuter Adoption Center, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Adoption fees $35. Call 892-7387 or Mimi Beadles at 862-7974.

3 Emergency Preparedness Fair, 1-4 p.m.. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 180 Redfield Lane, Lakeside. Booths and demonstrations on food storage, water purification, first aid, financial planning, alternative fuels and more. Call Debby McCready, 261-6199.

3 Female impersonators talent show and fundraiser 8 p.m., The Eagles, Kalispell. Live musical entertainment. Admission $7. Proceeds benefit Violence Free Crisis Line and Flathead Valley Alliance. Call 756-0050.

Sunday

3 Cat Adoption Days 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flathead Spay & Neuter Adoption Center, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Adoption fees $35. Call 892-7387 or Mimi Beadles at 862-7974.

Monday

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 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m., at the Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Guest speaker Kirby Rierson, field coordinator for Senator Max Baucus, will talk about recent Faith Community Impact Summit. All welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 1-5 p.m. today and Oct. 23, Risen Christ Church, Evergreen. Call 752-4219 to register.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m., The Summit. Free and confidential. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Columbia Falls High School hosts a college and vocational school planning night for parents, juniors and seniors, 6:30 p.m., in the school's Little Theatre. Call Doug Cordier, 892-6500, ext. 230.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Oct. 23, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. today and Oct. 23, Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Columbia Falls School board Policy Committee meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on South Main.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon, 11:30 a.m., New Outlaw Inn, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. Live and silent auctions of crafts, homemade foods and gifts. Jan Mathers of Bend, Ore., is guest speaker. Cost $12, For reservations, call Pat at 844-2538; or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International.

3 DOVES, Domestic Violence Education and Services, hosts a brown bag informational services, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lake County Health Department conference room. Lake County law enforcement representatives will discuss apprehension and prosecution of assault violators. Call 883-3350.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka First Baptist Church.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Poiema Carpets, 206 W. Center St., Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 Columbia Falls Women's Connection program and potato bar, 6:30 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church, 1750 Talbot Road, Columbia Falls. Special feature on "surviving parenthood." Jan Mathers is guest speaker. Cost $7.50 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Beth Dunigan gives a slide show on the history of Sperry Chalet in Glacier Park, 7 p.m., Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library, community room. Free. Refreshments. All welcome.