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| June 5, 2008 1:00 AM

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Merlins.

3 Children's story hour, 1 p.m., Whitefish branch of the Flathead County Library. Call 862-6657.

3 Deer Park School board meets at 1 p.m. at the school.

3 Lakeside Parks Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m. Lakeside Chapel, U.S. 93.

3 Flathead County Democratic Party Convention, 7 p.m. at the Russell School gym, 227 W. Nevada St., Kalispell. Call Joan Vetter Ehrenberg, 862-2008.

Friday

3 Rags to Riches rummage sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Coverdell Road, Bigfork. Furniture, baby items, antiques, dishes, rugs and more. Bake sale. Call Daniel and Donna Danz, 892-2435.

3 Veronica's Closet garage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and June 7, 3590 U.S. 93 S., next to United Tool Rental. Baby/toddler clothes and furniture, toys, books; adult clothes, shoes, more. All proceeds benefit Spinal Muscular Atrophy research and support for children.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School staff, trustees and parents planning meeting, 9 a.m.

3 Laser alternative school graduation, 11 a.m., Linderman gym.

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

3 Whitefish Young Democrats and Flathead Democratic Party hold a "Rally for America's Future," 3-5 p.m., Depot Park, Whitefish. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, live music from Jay Dipaola and the Seven Worthies. Free refreshments.

3 Trinity Lutheran School rummage sale, 4:30-8 p.m. today; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7. Proceeds benefit tuition scholarships. Call Paula, 270-6911; or Dawn, 212-5755.

Saturday

3 Veronica's Closet garage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3590 U.S. 93 S., next to United Tool Rental. Baby/toddler clothes and furniture, toys, books; adult clothes, shoes, more. All proceeds benefit Spinal Muscular Atrophy research and support for children.

3 Lone Pine State Park hosts a National Trails Day trail maintenance 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at pavilion at park off Foys Lake Road. Bring water, snacks, work gloves, day pack. Barbecue follows. Volunteers welcome. Call Montana Conservation Corps, 755-8089.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Fish Trails dedication festival, 11 a.m. at BN Park. Food, activities, Criterium bike race. Call Glacier Cyclery, 862-6446; or Great Northern Cycles, 862-5321.

3 Marion Volunteer Fire Department, 180 Gopher Lane, fundraiser. Barbecue at noon; auction at 2 p.m.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., June 7, Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 257-2537.

3 Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second St. E., Kalispell, hosts a reception for 20 artists and sale of paintings from Flathead Valley Plein Aire Paint Out, 5-6 p.m. by invitation; 6-8 p.m. to members and public. Call 755-5268.

3 Flathead Valley Alliance presents a concert by the Missoula Men's Chorus, 7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, corner of Second Street West and Seventh Avenue West, Kalispell. Tickets $10 each; seating limited. Call 257-5286 for tickets.

Sunday

3 Star Meadows Road Bicycle Race begins 11 a.m. at Round Meadows cross-country ski area on Star Meadow Road. Call Glacier Cyclery, 862-6446; or Great Northern Cycles, 862-5321.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes in Smith Lake area, followed by a potluck barbecue at the home of Trish Peebles. Meet at Bojangles parking lot on U.S. 2 between 2 and 2:30 p.m. to carpool. Hike is 3-4 miles and easy to moderate. All welcome.

Monday

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 a.m. in the school library.

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

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group field trip to Glen Brist Farm, Ashley Lake Road. Meet at Michael's gas station across from McDonald's on U.S. 2 West to carpool. Those whose last names begin with A-g, bring salad or side dish; H-P cold meet; S-Z, dessert. RSVP to Sue 756-4725; or Kathy, 756-4723.

3 Lakeside Neighborhood Plan public meeting, 6:30-9 p.m., Lakeside Chapel, U.S. 93 and Adams Street.

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

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

3 Bridge Academy graduation, 7 p.m., New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish School board meets 7 p.m. school board meeting room.

Tuesday

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture about "PLUK, Parents, Let's Unite for Kids," 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., KRMC.

3 Superhost Kalispell offers two "Passport to Service" customer service workshop sessions, 9 a.m. to noon, and 1-4 p.m., FVCC. Cost $25. Call Connee Greig, 756-3832.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room.

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

3 MSU Flathead County Extension information meeting on weed identification of salt cedar and hawkweeds, 6-8 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building, Room 202. Free. Open to public. Call 758-5553.

3 Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Center conference room, 316 First St. E., Polson. Slide presentation by Dale Becker, SCKT program manager, on "The Trumpeter Swans of the Mission Valley." Free. All welcome.

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

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m., June 11, Flathead County Health Department.

3 Flathead County Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. June 11, in the administration building boardroom.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Estes Lake June 11. Meet at Ferndale Fire Station at 5:30 p.m. to carpool to trailhead.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 12, Wal-Mart Mart, Kalispell

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. June 12, to discuss "Battle of the Big Hole" by Aubrey L. and Calvin L. Haines, at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call 756-8381.

3 Creative Memories class on storing and utilizing digital images, 6:30 p.m. June 12, Hampton Inn, Kalispell. $10 at the door. Public welcome. Call Ann Lamm, 261-5802.

3 Battlecreek Boychoir from Michigan performs 7 p.m. June 12, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 S. Main, Kalispell. Free admission. Everyone is welcome.

3 Swan Valley Photo Contest Slideshow 7 p.m. June 12, Swan Valley Community Hall. Free. Open to public. Refreshments.

3 Flathead Valley IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences) meets 7 p.m., June 12, Bohemian Grange, behind Coffee Traders, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Buddhist scholar David Curtis gives a talk titled, "Why Bother to Meditate?" All welcome. Donations requested. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 13, KALS Radio, in the blood mobile.

3 Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support group meets at 7-9 p.m. June 13 at The Summit. Pat Dickey, dietitian and licensed nutritionist talks about nutrition and your health. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

3 Friendship House Assisted Living Home 12th annual yard sale fundraiser 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14, 606 Second Ave. W., Kalispell.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets, noon, June 13, Back Room of the Nite Owl, Columbia Falls. For reservations, call Bill Driver, 837-2744, by June 11.

3 Kalispell Elks host a Flag Day ceremony 11 a.m. June 14, Veterans Memorial at Depot Park. Public invited to bring worn flags for proper handling. Call Chuck Olson, 253-1000.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana arts and crafts festival fundraiser 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Booth registration fee $50. Call 752-7297.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 14, Wal-Mart, Polson.

3 Vibrational healer from England Rae Dornan gives a lecture, 7 p.m. June 14, Bohemian Grange, Whitefish. Free. Public invited.

3 Vibrational healer from England Rae Dornan gives a lecture, 7 p.m. June 15, Creative Arts and Beads, Center Street, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., June 16, Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 16, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 "Pea Green Boat's" bug guy, 4 p.m., June 16, Whitefish Library; 862-6657.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection and The Wellness Education Center presents "The Seven-Day Guided Juice Fast" at a buffet luncheon, 11:30 a.m., June 17, the New Outlaw Inn, U.S. 93 S. Guest speaker and musician Cathy Bourne presents "Finding Freedom from Fear." For reservations, call 857-2467 or 844-2538 or e-mail petersjc@centurytel.net. Complimentary child care by reservation.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 17, Lakeside Community Chapel.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., June 18, Bigfork Library; 837-6976.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., June 18, Columbia Falls Library; 892-5919.

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., June 18, Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to the waterfall at Columbia Mountain June 18. Meet at Columbia Heights rock shop at 5:30 p.m. to carpool to trailhead.

3 Healing taize service 7 p.m. June 18, Shining Mountains Church, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Inspirational readings, prayer and singing. All welcome. Call 257-6539.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. June 18, Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Video of David Orr's keynote address to Sopris Foundation in Missoula on "the Changing 'Climate' of U.S. Politics" will be shown. Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 19, Libby VFW.

3 Children's Story Hour at 1 p.m., June 19, Whitefish Library; 862-6657.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 20, Northwest Montana Human Resources Main Street, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Relay for Life June 20-21, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184, or Shana Baccari, 752-6287.

3 Community flea market 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21, First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E., Polson. Vendor space available. Call Irene, 883-2063.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Mountain of Savings Coupon Club class "Learn How to Save 40-90 Percent of Groceries," taught by Jennifer Turner, 10 a.m. to noon, June 21, Salvation Army Dining Room, 110 Bountiful Dr., near KRMC. Cost $10 includes door prizes, coupons, snacks. Call 253-1447.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 23-24, St. John's Hospital, Libby. Call 293-0100 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., June 23, at The Summit. Dr. Richard Wise, chronic pain and addiction medicine specialist will talk about new treatments. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets 6:30 p.m. June 23, City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 24, Our Lady of Mercy, Eureka.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., June 25, Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Beardance Trail on June 25. Meet at Little Brown Church, intersection of Montana 82 and 35 at 5:30 p.m. to carpool to trailhead.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 26, in the blood mobile at National Flood.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 27, in the blood mobile, First Interstate Bank, Hutton Ranch Plaza, Kalispell.

3 Big Arm Family Fun Day and Craft Show, June 28. Kids' carnival, burgers by Big Arm volunteer fire fighters. Call Alison, 849-6628.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 American Quarter Horse Association-approved show July 3-6, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

July 3 - Whitefish Gallery Nights Art Walk 6-9 p.m. downtown. Fun, food and beverages.; 862-3501.

July 4 - Kalispell Fourth of July parade, followed by ice cream social at Conrad Mansion, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.

July 4 - Celebration at Whitefish City Beach. Kids' activities at 1 p.m. Barbecue 5-7 p.m. Live music with Full Moon Prophets at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks as soon as it's dark. Shuttle from O'Shaughnessy Center to beach from 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. All events free; 863-2472.

3 Bigfork parade, noon July 4. Children's carnival follows. "Ducks for Buck" race the "Wild Mile."

3 Lakeside fireworks display at dusk, July 4.

3 Polson's Fourth of July Parade at noon. Fireworks at dusk, Polson Fairgrounds.

3 Polebridge parade, noon, July 4. Barbecue follows at Northern Lights Saloon. No fireworks.

3 Whitefish Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 4-6, Park Side Credit Union, 1 Central Ave. Art and crafts, food, entertainment. Free admission; 862-5875.

3 Rebecca Farm dressage show and cross country equestrian clinic, July 5-6. Springcreek Road, off West Reserve Drive, Kalispell. Free for spectators; 755-FARM.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. July, 7, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Ray of Hope hosts a fundraiser community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 and 12 at Woodland Storage across from Woodland Park in Kalispell.

3 Canyon View multi-school reunion is from noon to 5 p.m. July 12 at Bohemian Grange Hall in Whitefish. Bring a hot or cold potluck dish, your own plates, cups, silverware and drinks. Teachers and students who attended Canyon View, Valentine, Halfmoon, La Salle, Birch Grove, Deer Park, Lake Blaine, Bissell or Helena Flats schools through 1980 are encouraged to attend. Call 752-1199 or 756-3211.

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets 6:30 p.m. July 14, City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

3 Bigfork Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, July 18-19, Bigfork High School track. Call Lyn Mogolis, 837-6248 or 212-0286; or Debbie Ingram, 837-6280.

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets 6:30 p.m. July 28, City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

3 School District 5 Fall Enrollment for new students, grades K-8, Aug. 1, 233 First Ave. E., above Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9, Swan Lake Day Park near mile marker 72 on Montana 83. Food, arts and crafts fair, silent auction, huckleberry baked goods and kids games. Live music by Roy Wilhelm Band. Free; 837-5888.

3 Ninth annual MASH Bash, Aug. 22, North Valley Hospital. Dinner, dancing and live entertainment. Raffles. Tickets $65 each. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for the Birth Center. Call 863-3630.

3 Glacier Nordic Ski team annual "Glacier Nordic Run" fund raiser Aug. 23, on Danny On Trail, Big Mountain. Call Debbie Mallams, 862-2113.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Whitefish Friends and Family Run 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6, North Valley Hospital campus. 5K, 10K and half-mile events. Benefit for Child Development Center in Kalispell and Shepherd's Hand Clinic in Whitefish. Call 862-8250.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.