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| September 8, 2007 1:00 AM

3 The Northwest Antique Power Association show scheduled today and Sunday has been canceled.

3 Seventh annual garage sale for Doctors Without Borders refugee aid and International Rescue Committee will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1045 East Fourth St. in Whitefish; call 862-1629 to drop off items.

3 Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry yard sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the east side of ShopKo parking lot in Kalispell; proceeds benefit the food pantry.

3 Red Cross offers a certified combination course for standard first aid and adult CPR at 9 a.m. at the Kalispell center, 126 N. Meridian Road; call 253-4067 to register.

3 Mothers of Angels, a support group for moms who have lost a child of any age, meets 10 a.m. Kalispell Christian Church. Call Stefanie Schelling, 261-7594. All welcome.

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

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

3 Bead Stampede, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8-9, Grandstand Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Admission $3. Beads of all types and materials for sale. Call 752-6669.

3 "Living by Water" workshop about erosion control for property owners who live near water or riparian areas, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Whitefish. Includes tour of Haskill Creek to show stream restoration techniques. Enrollment limited. Lunch provided. Call Patti Mason, Flathead Conservation District, 752-4220.

3 Nature Energy Universe hosts a Body, Mind and Spirit Fair at Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Health consultation, rejuvenation technologies, yoga, feng shui, massage workshops and videos and more. Call Barb and Mike Thomas, 406-227-8401.

3 18th annual Friendship House pig roast and silent auction, 5-7 p.m. in basement of Eagles, 37 First St. E., Kalispell. Roast pig, baked potatoes, coleslaw, fruit salad, rolls and ice cream. Cost $10 adults; $5 children under 12. Call 257-8375.

3 Dayton Daze Parade 3 p.m. Dayton. Dayton Church bazaar and lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; wine tasting, Dayton Winery; sailboat rides, Dayton Yacht Harbor; roast pork dinner, 4:30 p.m. Idle Spur. Live music, kids' games. All welcome.

3 Mission Mountain Winery hosts a wine and food program from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Dayton Day, at the winery, U.S. 93, Dayton. Free. Public welcome.

Sunday

3 The Northwest Antique Power Association show scheduled today has been canceled.

3 Bead Stampede, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 7; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8-9, Grandstand Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Admission $3, good for all three days. Bead of all types and materials for sale. Call 752-6669.

Monday

3 Children's story hour is 10:30 a.m. at Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. East; call 758-5822.

3 Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meets at noon for a lunch meeting at the home of Kay McDonald. A tour of Glacier National Park's museum, maps and archives at park headquarters follows at 1:30 p.m. For a ride call Kay McDonald at 892-4579.

3 Lake County Republican Women meet at noon at Wheat Montana, Polson. Guest speakers are Heidi Roedel and Lynda Collins of Montana Federation of Republican Women. All women welcome.

3 Congressman Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., conducts traveling office hours at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Center, 111 East Lincoln Boulevard in Libby; drop by or make an appointment by calling (406) 543-9550.

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

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition holds an open house from 4 to 5 p.m. in the conference room on the second floor of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day and National Suicide Prevention Week; call 871-1008.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets at 6 p.m. at The Summit conference room; brain-injury survivors, family, friends and caregivers invited; call 756-4725 or 756-4723.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir fall semester begins at Stillwater Christian School Music Room, 1251 Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell. Practice 6-8 p.m. Come at 5:30 p.m. for sign-up and music distribution. Open to all teens and adults. Call Joan Lundy at 257-3046 or Dorothy Kendall at 752-0353.

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

3 Red Cross review course in Adult CPR, 9 a.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Columbia Falls school board meets at 7 p.m. at the administration offices, 501 Sixth Ave. W. in Columbia Falls.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. at The Summit, Kalispell. Whitefish High School teacher and scientist will talk about the geology and climate changes of Glacier Park. Free. Everyone welcome.

3 West Valley School board of trustees meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Tuesday

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture 7:30 a.m., at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Roots of Love and Violence: Neurobiology of Attachment."

3 Flathead County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee meets at 10 a.m. for a walk-through of the shelter; regular meeting at noon to 1:30 p.m. at Conference Room B of Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. in Kalispell.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Michael Nicosia, superintendent of School District 6. New teachers will be welcomed. No reservations required. Lunch available for $9. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

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

3 Insurance committee for District 6 meets at 4:15 p.m. in administration offices, 501 Sixth Ave. W. in Columbia Falls.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

3 Kalispell school board meets at 6 p.m. at Kalispell Middle School media library center.

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 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. at Polson City Library. Ceth Eslik, computer scientist with Polson School district, gives a slide show presentation on "The Global Warming Debate: Myth and Reality." Free. Public invited.

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

3 West Valley Fire District trustees hold their quarterly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road.

3 Somers School District 29 Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. for a Facilities Planning Work Session at the Somers Middle School.

Wednesday

3 Evergreen Water & Sewer District board of directors meets at 7 a.m. in the district office at 130 Nicholson Drive.

3 Children's story hour is 10:30 a.m. at Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E.; call 758-5822.

3 Montana Landlords Association meeting is 11 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant Glacier Room in Kalispell; guest speakers are Sen. Verdell Jackson and Rep. Craig Witte; call Marilynn at 752-2962.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., First Interstate Bank, Whitefish, in the blood mobile.

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

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Presentations on hiking Patagonia and cycling Easter Island. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Polson Wal-Mart, in the blood mobile.

3 Flathead County Library board of trustees meets at noon at the Museum at Central School for a study session.

3 Kalispell Technical Advisory Committee working meeting is from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the MDT second-floor conference room, 85 Fifth Ave. EN in Kalispell; transporation plan update on agenda; public welcome

3 Flathead Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation meets 7:30 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Topic is "David Thompson: Northwest Explored." Free. Public welcome. Call 756-8992.

Friday

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

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m. at West Valley Fire Department; call Bruce at 857-3753 or Mark at 257-7261.