Today

Community World Day of Prayer 1 p.m., Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 214 E. Second St., Whitefish. Day care provided. Refreshments following service.

World Day of Prayer 1 p.m. Friday, the Klothes Kloset, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Members of Church Women United will lead the program and serve refreshments. Glacier Christian School students will sing. The public is invited.

Columbia Falls High School annual Close Up Auction, 6 p.m., Blue Moon Nite Club. View items at 5 p.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvers. Call 892-6500, ext. 253.

Salvation Army Church dinner and auction 6 p.m., 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Cost is $5; children under 12 and seniors 55 and over, $3. Proceeds go toward Salvation Army Missionaries. All are welcome. Call 257-4357.

Flathead Valley Alliance talent show, Fireside Lounge, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 756-0050. Proceeds benefit Flathead AIDS Council, FVA Benefit Fund and FVA.

Saturday

AARP Driver Safety Program 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with instructors Don Bogut and Art Buckley, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Montana Veterans Food Pantry Attic Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds grandstand building. Antiques, collectibles, household items and more. Call 756-7304.

Red Cross certified CPR course 9 a.m. to noon, Mountain Brook Community Library, 2353 Foothill Road. Cost is $10. Call Lin Knutson at 755-7135.

Columbia Falls Cub Scout Pack No. 101 Pinewood Derby 9 a.m., in the gym at Fellowship Alliance Church, 1025, Seventh Ave. W., Columbia Falls. All are welcome.

Montana Smoke Free Communities Day. Call Traci at 751-8108.

Second annual Asbestos Health Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ponderosa Room, Libby City Hall. Free health evaluations and tests. Lectures by various doctors, professionals and research scientists. Door prizes and healthy snacks. All are invited. Call Helen or Tanis at 406-293-9274.

FVCC Storytelling Class presents children's stories at 11:30 a.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call 758-5819.

Swan River School's spaghetti and meatball dinner fund-raiser, 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Proceeds go toward eighth grade Montana history trip. Call 837-4258.

Fund-raiser for Caitlin Tracy, Miss Teen Rodeo Montana 2005, 6 p.m. Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Free refreshments, Door prizes. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m. Live auction at 8 p.m. Music and dancing. Proceeds will go toward Tracy's travel expenses. Call Janis or Caitlin at 257-5077 or 249-3271.

Hope Pregnancy Center annual Spring Banquet fund-raiser, Christian Center. Catered dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 to sponsor a table of eight. Reservations required. Call 257-6006.

Race Fever Days today and Sunday, Kalispell Center Mall. Autograph and photo sessions with drivers and cars, T-shirt give-aways. Remote control race track. Call 751-5052.

Sunday

Race Fever Days continue, Kalispell Center Mall. Autograph and photo sessions with drivers and cars, T-shirt give-aways. Remote control race track. Call 751-5052.

Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games, today through March 8, Big Mountain, Whitefish. Call Karen Kimball at 837-0319. Athletes parade at 3 p.m. today in Whitefish, opening ceremony at 7:30 p.m., chair 2, Big Mountain.

University of Montana informational reception for prospective students and families 7 p.m. WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Faculty and alumni will be on hand. Call 800-462-8636.

Monday

Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games continue today through March 8, Big Mountain, Whitefish. Call Karen Kimball at 837-0319.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Denise Smith, field representative for Senator Conrad Burns, will be available for questions and concerns from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Ave. E. Polson. Call 257-3360 or (800) 344-1513.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Rails to Trails of the Northwest meets at 5 p.m. in the conference room of Montana Fish and Wildlife, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. All are welcome. Call Helen at 752-4766.

Chiropractor Richard Puchta offers a free class, "How Chiropractic Works," 5:15 p.m., Ashley Square conference room. Call 752-7289 if you plan to attend.

Columbia Falls School board expulsion hearing at 6 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Red Cross Adult CPR review class 6:30 p.m. Cost is $22. Call 752-6433 to register.

Columbia Falls School board Long Range Planning Committee meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library offers a program on therapy dogs with Barry Schieber, 7 p.m. All are invited. Call 862-6657.

Glacier Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. in the basement of Flathead County Library, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. President Don Blais will present a program reviewing grading of stamps.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Whitefish City Hall.

Tuesday

Final day for Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games, Big Mountain, Whitefish.

The public is invited to a free community lecture from 7:30-9 a.m. on J"Postpartum Depression" by Sandra K. Cox M.D., at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

Bigfork Edward Jones representative Beth Morgenstern hosts a free video program, "A Sister's Promise, The Story Behind the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation," 9:30 a.m. at the office, 8270 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call 837-1013 to reserve a seat.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Flathead County commissioner Gary Hall. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Flathead County Commissioner Gary Hall. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at First Baptist Church, sponsored by First Interstate.

Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., airport manager's office, Glacier Park International Airport.

Somers School board Facilities & Grounds and Policy Committee meets at 4 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

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

Columbia Falls branch of Flathead County Library book discussion on "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown, 7 p.m. All are welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713 or the library at 892-5919.

Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road (across from the Fairgrounds). All are welcome.

Flathead High School bands 11th annual Marches and Medleys concert 7:30 p.m. in the FHS gym under direction of Allen Slater. Cost is $5 per person. Proceeds benefit the Band Booster organization.

Cayuse Prairie School board budget work meeting at 7 p.m. at the school.

Smith Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. at the Intermediate School.

Mission Mountain Audubon Society meets at 7 p.m. in the Polson City Library Meeting Room. Jim Rogers presents "Warm Ice: An Arctic Voyage." Free and the public is invited.

The Kalispell Rockhounds meet at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Program at 7 p.m.; business meeting at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. Call Betty at 755-1279.

Wednesday

North Valley Toastmasters special club contest 6:45-7:45 a.m., Whitefish Credit Union meeting room in Whitefish. Use back door and go upstairs. Public invited. Call Jack at 862-8809.

Bigfork ParentShare meets at 9:30 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Dr. Wallace Wilder will speak about children's sleep problems and various topics. Child care provided. All are welcome Call Renee Wynne at 837-2488.

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

Flathead Regional Business Center, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, hosts a free Brown Bag Series discussion by facilitators Dru Jackman and Beth Morgenstern on the topic, " Are You Running Your Business or is It Running You? Keys to Working Smart" noon to 1 p.m. RSVP to Mora McCarthy at 758-6241.

Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda Restaurant in Somers. Featured speaker is crime reporter and editor for Daily Interlake, Chery Sabol. Call 844-2529.

Local Advisory Council meets 12:30-2 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Guest speaker Joan Schmidt, outpatient therapist for Lamplighter House will speak about motivational interviewing. All are welcome.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., at Glacier Park headquarters.

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

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR class 6:30 p.m. Cost is $35. Call 752-6433 to register.

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

Ananda Seva Yoga Center begins a new series of yogic lifestyles 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 13. Call Marc Nevas at 756-2332 or the center at 756-1195.

Thursday

Polson Business Community hosts a free workshop, "Leading Your Business to Change," 7:45 to 9 a.m., New Moon Cafe, Polson. Ed Kugler, president of Direct Hit Inc., will gear information to small businesses focusing on leadership and growth. Public is invited.

The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets at noon, The Summit, Kalispell. Maureen Brown speaks about "Performance Anxiety and Test Anxiety." Cost is $10 per person. Call Cindy Carpenter at Glacier Bank, 756-4233.

Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage, Kalispell.

Swan River School board special session at 5:30 p.m. in the school library to receive bids for construction project.

Winter Classic 20th Anniversary all star celebrity basketball game 7 p.m., Whitefish High School gym. Admission free. Donations accepted.

A Look Ahead

Winter Classic 20th Anniversary celebrity autograph session 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11, Summit House, Big Mountain. Free. Donations accepted.

Flathead Valley Community College's Local Topics/Global Issues lecture series on the topic "Words of Silence: A View of the World From the Perspective of the Hearing Impaired," noon to 1 p.m. March 11, BSS 132. Free and the public is invited. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Flathead chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, March 11, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St, Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Karen Barbee at 257-1561.

"Crown of Care" fund-raiser 5-8 p.m. March 11, Alpine Lighting Center, 333 Main St., Kalispell. Autographs and pictures with Miss Montana Teen USA Amanda Kimmel. Music by KZMN 103.9 "The Monster." Food by Vista Linda Catering. Drawings. Tickets $15 adults, $10, young adults under 18. Children 3 and under free, available at Wheat Montana, Pella Windows and Door. or call 257-7308. All proceeds go toward tsunami relief and Miss Montana Teen USA expenses.

Flathead Food Bank Soup Supper 5:30-7 p.m. March 11, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Purchase tickets at the Kalispell pantry, 105 Sixth Ave. W., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost is $20 and includes a handmade pottery bowl and drawings. All the soup, bread and dessert you can eat. Call 752-3663.

Winter Classic 20th Anniversary VIP dinner and art auction, March 11, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Cocktails, 5:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $70 each; $700 sponsored table. Reservations required. Call 862-8146.

Stillwater Christian School Evening of the Arts, 6 p.m. March 11. Entertainment by the SCS Music Department. Tickets $10 available at main office. Call 752-4400.

Libby Rotary Club annual Wine Tasting and Auction, 6:30 p.m. March 11, Libby Memorial Center. Tickets are $30 per person, available at 406-293-4807.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., March 11, Kalispell Junior High School library. Visitors are welcome. Park in the school's back lot. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 755-3939.

Contra dance, March 11, Sons of Norway Hall, 347 First Ave. E. in Kalispell. Lessons 7:30-8 p.m.; dance 8 to 11 p.m. $6 for adults, $3 for ages 12 to 18, and free for 11 and under. Live folk music and caller. Alcohol and smoke-free. Call Christina, 212-9444; or Joe, 752-7469.

Ronan Women's Club 19th annual Arts, Crafts and Flea Market 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 12, Ronan Community Center. To reserve a space, call Joyce at 406-253-3355 weekdays; or Alice at 406-676-5079 weekends. Proceeds benefit community projects.

Flathead County Chapter of the Republican Assembly offers a seminar titled, "Our American Constitution," by Rob Natelson, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Cost is $15 before March 5; $20 at the door and includes lunch. Mail fee to Denise Cofer, 130 Birch Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901.

Red Cross Youth Rescuer CPR training for children 11 to 15, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 12. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

Winter Classic 20th Anniversary snow picnic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12, Gray Wolf Run Big Mountain. Donations requested.

Children's House Montessori School of Whitefish seventh annual spring auction 6 p.m. March 12, Grouse Mountain Lodge. Food and no-host cocktails. Call 863-4685.

Troy St. Patty's Day Pub Crawl 7 p.m. March 12, beginning at Odie's Big Sky Cafe. Cost is $12 per person. Proceeds benefit the Troy Area Community Association. Call 406-295-5834.

Columbia Falls Community Choir free annual spring concert 7 p.m. March 12, Columbia Falls High School Little Theater. Refreshments served. Free-will offering welcome.

Mountain Brook Ladies Club sponsors a Bingo night 7-9 p.m. March 12, Mountain Brook Community Library, 2353 Foothill Road. Admission $2 per person or $6 per family. Home baked goods and crafts for sale.

Winter Classic 20th Anniversary champagne brunch, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 13, Whitefish Lake Restaurant. $12 adults; $6 kids 12 and under.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 14 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m. March 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Bobbie Kelly. Survivors, family, friends and care-givers are welcome. Refreshments, Call Dawn for transportation at 257-0050; or Sue at 756-4725 or Kathy at 756-4723.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. March 14 at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m. March 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Dan Casey, Northern Rockies coordinator for the American Bird Conservancy. Free and the public is invited.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 15, Polson High School.

Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., March 15, Kalispell Center WestCoast Hotel. Phyllis Tag speaks on the topic, "How to find joy and strength in difficult situations." Cost is $10. Complimentary child care is available. RSVP to Rosainne at 257-8098, or Julie at 261-8585. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

FVCC ninth annual Career Fair 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15, Learning Resource Center, rooms 123 ABCD. Call Robbie Sullivan at 756-3673.

Easter egg decorating party for children of all ages 5-7 p.m. March 15, FVCC Science and Technology Building, room 130. Activities include basket making, relay races and photos with the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by the Human Service Club at FVCC. Call Sharon Randolph at 756-3981.

Red Cross Adult CPR class, 6:30 p.m. March 15. Cost is $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

FVCC Festival of Cultures 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 16-17 Blake Hall foyer. Ethnic cuisines, crafts and gifts, music and art. Free and the public is welcome. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., March 16 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Montana free credit clinic, noon to 1 p.m., March 16, 690 N. Meridian, Suite 220, Kalispell. Call 257-4069 to reserve a seat. Public is invited.

Flathead Valley Community College's Multicultural Film Festival presents the documentary film, "Palestine is Still the Issue" 6-8 p.m. March 16, Blake Hall board room. The event is free and the public is invited. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Red Cross First Aids Basics class, 6:30 p.m. March 16. Cost is $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Montana free credit clinic, 7-8 p.m. March 16, 690 N. Meridian, Suite 220, Kalispell. Topic is "Budgeting, Getting Back on Track and Power Payments." Call 257-4069 to reserve a seat. Public is invited.

Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society hosts Montana Committee for the Humanities Speakers Bureau program "The Story of the Bitterroot" with Steve Slocomb, 7 p.m., March 16, at the Mountain View Mennonite Church in Creston. Free and all are welcome.

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., March 17, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Montana free credit clinic, 6:30-8 p.m. March 17, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave. Columbia Falls. Topics include budgeting and tracking your money, and consumer rights. Call 257-4069 to reserve a seat. Public is invited.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Montana free credit clinic, 1 p.m. March 18, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Topics include "Budgeting and Tracking Your Money," "Your Credit History," "Avoid Scams and Credit Scams." Call 257-4069 to reserve a seat. Public is invited.

Cowboy Down Benefit Association fund-raiser March 18, Majestic Valley Arena. Doors open at 5 p.m. for silent auction, cowboy polo begins at 6 p.m. Live music by Cold Creek. Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Contact Mont at 755-2628 or Dave at 257-7632 for advance tickets.

Columbia Falls Lions Club annual fund-raising pancake breakfast 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 19, Columbia Falls Senior Citizens Center. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Adults, $3.50; youths 12 and under, $3; families $12.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety course for teens and adults, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19, Polson City Library. Class is free and a $15 course book is available. Call Maryann at 883-1718 or Jim at 837-0444 or e-mail jimsue@centurytel.net.

Soroptimist International of Bigfork annual awards luncheon March 19, Bigfork Inn. Call Cheryl Harber at 837-6303 or 837-6011 by March 11 for reservations.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lake County and Flathead Reservation Bowl for Kids' Sake, 6-10 p.m. March 19; noon to 5 p.m. March 20 Sportspage Bowl, 101 Heritage Lane, Polson. Call 883-3085 or e-mail bbbs@compuplus.net.

Dreambuilder Playhouses fund-raiser for Gemini Program of the Nurturing Center on display March 19-April 23, Kalispell Center Mall. Drawing April 23.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 21 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross Adult CPR review class, 6:30 p.m. March 21. Cost is $22. Call 752-6433 to register.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., March 21, Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., March 21, Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., March 21, Whitefish City Hall.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. March 22 at Good Shepherd Church, sponsored by Polson soroptimists.

A new local support group for family members 16 and older with an eating disorder will have their first meeting 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 22 at The Summit in Kalispell, facilitated by Kalispell Junior High School teacher Carrie Thiel. Call 257-7911.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Montana free credit clinic, 6:30-8 p.m. March 22, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Topics include home ownership and reverse mortgages, avoiding scams and identity theft. Call 257-4069 to reserve a seat. Public is invited.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m. March 23, Northwestern Energy, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Montana free credit clinic, 5:30 p.m. March 23, 690 N. Meridian, Suite 206, Kalispell. Call 257-4069 to reserve a seat. Public is invited.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR class, 6:30 p.m. March 23. Cost is $27. Call 752-6433 to register.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 24 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

EGGstravaganza Easter Carnival, noon, March 26, Kalispell Center Mall.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 28 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. March 29, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

Red Cross Adult CPR class, 6:30 p.m. March 29. Cost is $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

Whitefish School District board has a special meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a work session March 29 in the Whitefish High School Library.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. March 30, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

Flathead Valley Community College's Local Topics/Global Issues lecture series on the topic "International Politics: Lebanon" by Lincoln County campus director Pat Pezzelle at 6-8 p.m. March 30, Blake Hall board room. Free and the public is invited. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Red Cross First Aids Basics class, 6:30 p.m. March 30. Cost is $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m. March 31, Burch's Photo in the bloodmobile.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety course for teens and adults, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Class is free and a $15 course book is available. Call Maryann at 883-1718 or Jim at 837-0444 or e-mail jimsue@centurytel.net.

39th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair April 2-3 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. RV, marine auto and equipment sale, building materials, household, sports, tools, tack and antiques. Call 406-253-1770.

John White Lecture Series, 2:30 p.m. April 3, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Guest speaker Laurie Heupel will speak on the topic, "Lewis and Clark in Montana." $8 per lecture; $25 for four lecture series for Northwest Montana Historical Society members, $30 for non-members. Call 756-8381.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

AAUW annual Used Book Sale today through April 8-10, Kalispell Center Mall.

Contra dance, April 8, Sons of Norway Hall, 347 First Ave. E. in Kalispell. Lessons 7:30-8 p.m.; dance 8 to 11 p.m. $6 for adults, $3 for ages 12 to 18, and free for 11 and under. Live folk music and caller. Alcohol and smoke-free. Call Christina, 212-9444; or Joe, 752-7469.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Flathead Regional Business Center, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, hosts a free Brown Bag Series discussion by facilitator Kristin Donahue on the topic, "Stop the Revolving Door: Establishing a Culture of Retention," noon to 1 p.m. April 13. RSVP to Mora McCarthy at 758-6241.

Dreambuilders Playhouses drawing and children's Parade, April 23, Kalispell Center Mall, Call the Nurturing Center at 756-1414.

John White Lecture Series, 2:30 p.m. April 24, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Guest speaker Glenn Helms will speak on the topic, "Native Americans of Northwest Montana." $8 per lecture; $25 for four lecture series for Northwest Montana Historical Society members, $30 for non-members. Call 756-8381.

Kalispell Regional Medical Center's Baby Fair, May 7, Kalispell Center Mall.

Flathead Regional Business Center, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, hosts a free Brown Bag Series discussion by facilitator Dana Jefferies on the topic, "Drug Testing: An Employer's Perspective," noon to 1 p.m. May 11. RSVP to Mora McCarthy at 758-6241.

Contra dance, May 13, Sons of Norway Hall, 347 First Ave. E. in Kalispell. Lessons 7:30-8 p.m.; dance 8 to 11 p.m. $6 for adults, $3 for ages 12 to 18, and free for 11 and under. Live folk music and caller. Alcohol and smoke-free. Call Christina, 212-9444; or Joe, 752-7469.

Mountain Madness Air Show 2005 July 30-31 featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Call 758-2800; or log on to www.kalispellchamber.com/airshow/home.html

Flathead High School class of 1985 20-year reunion is July 22-24. Call Russ Marks at 257-4796, or e-mail rnrmarks@in-tch.com.

Fiberfest Eureka 2005 July 23-24, Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Livestock, fleece and skein judging, workshops, demonstrations. Free. Call Joy at 406-297-7656; or Lee at 406-882-4939.

Cruisen' By the Bay 2005 Aug. 12-14, Polson.