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| October 19, 2007 1:00 AM

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

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

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 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, 10:30 a.m. 1005 Creek View Dr., Whitefish. Brunch included. All welcome. RSVP for a seat and directions to 862-3156.

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 Waldorf School rummage sale, 3-6 p.m. Ceres Bakery, 318 Main St., Kalispell. Fundraiser for Glacier Lifelong Learning Center, Call 756-0405.

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 Presentation and workshop for men 5-10 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church at Fourth and California Streets, Kalispell. Guest speakers are Jim Angelokus and Brett Clemmer, co-authors of "No Man Left Behind," part of Man in the Mirror nonprofit organization. Dinner included. Tickets $20 available at the church. All welcome. Call 257-LOVE.

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 Flathead Paddlers local sea kayak club annual fall potluck, 6:30 p.m. Bohemian Grange Hall, Whitefish. Turkey and ham provided. Bring side dish or dessert. Public invited. Cost is $10 membership fee.

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.

3 FVCC Multicultural Services program presents a discussion by Master John Paul Noyes, martial arts expert and owner of Big Sky Martial Arts, 7:30 p.m. business and Social Science building, room 133. Free. Open to public. Call 756-3945.

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.

"Low Fat Cooking … Great Taste" hands-on cooking class 6:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is "Using the Blender and Crockpot: Low Fat Advantage." Pre-registration required. Fee $20. Call 751-4500.

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.

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on North Main and U.S. 93.

3 Life Line Screening for stroke and osteoporosis symptoms beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 24, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call 1-877-237-1287 to schedule an appointment.

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 CARE drug prevention organization ribbon cutting ceremony and open house celebration 4-6 p.m. Linderman Education Center, 124 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Food and beverages served.

3 Salvation Army Harvest-fest Carnival 6-8 p.m., 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Games, fishing and duck ponds, basketball, cupcake walk and more. Snack bar. Jail fundraiser. All welcome. Call 257-4357.

Thursday

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

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative executive council meets 8:30-10:30 a.m. Linderman School building, 124 Third Ave. e., Kalispell. Call 752-3302.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Semitool, in the blood mobile.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

3 North Valley Hospital celebrates its fifth anniversary with Planetree and Patient-centered Care Awareness Month, 5-7 p.m. today and Oct. 30. Guided tours followed by reception in The Valley Cafe. Public and families welcome.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens Halloween party and business meeting, 5 p.m., followed by potluck. Bingo, games contests, prizes. Bring a potluck dish or $3 toward meal. Call 257-1598.

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