Today

Due to sewer construction work by Sandry Construction, Meridian Road will be closed between Park and Three Mile Drives until 9 a.m. today. Call Kalispell Public Works Department at 758-7720.

Workshop on "Ponds, Permits, Water, Weeds and Wetlands," 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch available. Eureka Senior Citizens Center. Education credits to loggers and retailers. Pre-registration required by March 18. Call 406-296-2233.

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

NAMI meets 12:30-2 p.m. at The Summit, Kalispell. The Discovery Channel video, "Schizophrenia: Stolen Lives, Stolen Minds" will be shown. Free and open to the public.

Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, library director, 758-5826.

Teen Advisory Council for the Flathead County Library in Kalispell meets at 4 p.m. at the library. Young people 12 to 18 are invited to choose furniture for the new teen area at the library and discuss creation of a mural for the space. Call Katie Boyes, 758-5713.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin', 5:30 to 7 p.m., Big Mountain Club, Big Mountain Resort. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, meets at 7:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All are welcome. Call 387-5215.

Friday

The Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau will hold a marketing meeting at 3 p.m. Friday at the Whitefish Library conference room to discuss the 2006 marking plan.

Eagles, 37 First St. W., serves a fish & chips dinner 5-7 p.m. Cost is $7 and includes vegetable, salad, roll and tea or coffee. Public is welcome.

Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Fenders Restaurant, 4090 U.S. 93 N. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Bill at 257-1313, or Debbie at 752-3215. All are welcome.

Saturday

Dandy Dudes and Dolls 4-H Club hosts an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. at Cayuse Prairie School for children 10 and under.

Easter egg hunt 11 a.m. at Stillwater Christian School, 1251 Willow Glen Dr., sponsored by Harvest Baptist Church.

EGGstravaganza Easter Carnival, noon, Kalispell Center Mall. Games throughout the mall for children 15 and under. Prizes awarded. Easter Bunny will be available for photos.

Easter egg hunt 3 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall. Pictures with the Easter Bunny 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday

Kalispell Elks Lodge annual Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m., Kalispell Lions Park across from the Elks Lodge on U.S. 93 South. Fun and prizes, two divisions. Call Marilynn at 752-2962.

Columbia Falls Lions Club annual Easter egg hunt 1 p.m. Marantette Park. Children 12 and under are invited. Prizes in each category.

Glacier Nordic Club invites volunteers to roll up wire and pull up posts on the lighted Nordic track. Meet at the south end of Grouse Mountain Lodge at 2 p.m. Call Ian 892-4469 or Chad 257-2381.

Big Mountain hosts an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. at the fire pit for children 6 and under; 7 and older will start hunting at 1:30 p.m. Grand prize is a 2005-2006 ski pass.

Big Mountain's 36th annual Furniture Races. Registration from 1-3 p.m. near Chairlift 3. Racers will be hauled up Hope Slope between 2-4 p.m. Race begins at 5 p.m. Awards presented at Moguls immediately following the event. Call 862-2911. Big Mountain's winter season closes today.

Monday

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.

Flathead Democratic Women meet for a no-host buffet luncheon at noon, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Kelly Hubbard of the Montana conservation Voters. Public invited. Call Pauline at 257-4452.

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

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

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

Rick Yates, Glacier Park research biologist speaks on the topic, "Wolverines at Large in Glacier," at 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Free admission.

Tuesday

Free income tax preparation by AARP volunteers 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Valley Senior Center. All are welcome. Call Roxy Larsen at 892-4087.

Lap-sit Story Time for children 12 to 24 months includes stories, singing and activities, 10:30 a.m., at the meeting room, Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes, 758-5713.

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

Red Cross Adult CPR class, 6:30 p.m. 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 in the Whitefish High School Library.

Wellness Ministry sprouting seminar 4-6 p.m. Learn how to sprout grains, beans, seeds and more. Registration $25 each. Healthy Potluck Supper follows 6:15-7:30 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall Food Court. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call Jeanette Cheney at 862-6209.

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

Wednesday

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

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

After-school Storytime for children 6-2, 3:45 p.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Young Reader's Choice Award nominee. Call 758-5822.

Somers School board special meeting at 5 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

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., 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. Cost is $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

Videoconference to conduct hearings with the State Senate Local Government Committee on HB 591, on local zoning regulations of sand and gravel operations; and HB 450 revise state land management, both sponsored by Rep. Mike Jopek, Whitefish; 6:30 p.m. FVCC LRC room 120. Open to the public.

A Look Ahead

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

Sunriser Lions 31st annual pancake supper, 4:30-7 p.m. March 31, St. Matthew's Cafeteria, 602 S. Main, Kalispell. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, coffee or juice. All you can eat. Adults, $5; children, $2.50; Family, $12; Seniors, $3.50. Proceeds benefit local eye programs.

Flathead Valley Community College Honors Symposium presents

"What Does Landscape Protection Cost Us?" by Tom Power, University of Montana Department of Economics, 7 p.m. March 31, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Free and open to the public.

North Valley Senior Center business meeting and potluck dinner, April 1. Call Roxy Larsen at 892-4087.

"Grizzly Man," the documentary film about the life of Timothy Treadwell, will be shown as a benefit for the Montana Wilderness Association. Reception 6:30 p.m., film 8 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Tickets are $10. Call 755-6304.

Free lecture "How to Communicate in a Country When You Don't Know the Language" by Gerta Reeb at 11 a.m., April 1, in Rm. 110, Social Science Building at Flathead Valley Community College.

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.

Kalispell Street Tree Commission semi-annual recycling drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 2, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Recycle your newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans. Call Parks and Recreation at 758-7715.

U.S. Senator Conrad Burns and U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg host a social security listening session 10 a.m. April 2, FVCC Lernin Resource Center rooms ABCD. All are welcome.

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.

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 5 and 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor is Gail Strohscheim. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

Free income tax preparation by AARP volunteers 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5, North Valley Senior Center. All are welcome. Call Roxy Larsen at 892-4087.

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. April 5 in the administration building boardroom.

Flathead Valley Community College Honors Symposium presents "The Federal Budget and Social Security: by Harry Zeeve, The Concord Coalition, 7 p.m. April 6, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Free and open to the public.

Silver Moon Kayak Company hosts "Blazing Paddles," featuring winning paddle sports films from around the world, 7-10 p.m. April 6, Flathead High School auditorium. Tickets are $10 in advance at Chloe Sports, Kalispell Center Mall; Runner Up Sports, Whitefish; Electric Avenue Books, Bigfork and Silver Moon. Tickets $11 at the door. Door prizes. Portion of proceeds benefit American Whitewater organization. Contact Susan Conrad at 752-3794.

CASA for Kids Light of Hope ceremony 7:30 a.m. April 7, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 S. Main St., Kalispell. Honorable Katherine Curtis, Montana's CASA Judge of the Year will give the address. A children's choir will perform. Public invited. Call 755-7208.

School District 5 free Child Find developmental screening 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 8, Russell School gym, 227 W. Nevada St., Kalispell. Call 751-3408 or 751-3443 for an appointment.

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.

Cherry Growers annual production seminar 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9, Yellow Bay Clubhouse, mile marker 18 on Montana 35. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Cost for those pre-registered by March 31 is $12 and includes lunch. On-site registration, $15. Call 406-982-3069 or 406-676-4271.

Ruder Elementary School, 1500 12th Ave. W., Columbia Falls, joins the Missoula Children's Theatre for a production of "The Frog Prince," 3 and 7 p.m. April 9 in the school gym. Tickets are $4 each or $10 for a family.

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.

Kila School board meets at 6 p.m. April 11 at the school.

Free income tax preparation by AARP volunteers 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12, North Valley Senior Center. All are welcome. Call Roxy Larsen at 892-4087.

Flathead Valley Community College Honors Symposium presents "The Politics of Health Care in America" by John Wilkerson, University of Washington Department of Political Science, 7 p.m. April 12, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Free and open to the public.

Bigfork Parentshare meets at 9:30 a.m. April 13 at the Community United Methodist Church. Guest speaker is Karla Ryan nutrition instructor at FVCC> Child care is provided. Call Renee Wynne at 837-2488.

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.

Glacier Lifelong Learning Center, a Waldorf initiative, presents the first of a four-part series, "Beginning Knitting with Marcy Mahr," 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 14, United Way conference room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Cost is $30. Call Mahr at 752-6837.

FVCC President Jane Karas hosts a breakfast public forum on plans for the college, its new facilities and programs 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. April 15, the Nite Owl Cafe, Columbia Falls. Reservations requested. Call Carolyn Shriver at 756-3801.

United Way hosts Christmas in April, April 16, a day of community volunteerism to assist senior citizens. Call 752-7266 to register.

Free workshop on budgeting and consumer rights 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 19, North Valley Senior Center. Call Roxy Larsen at 892-4087.

Flathead Valley Community College Honors Symposium presents "The Dollars and Non-sense of Defense Spending," by Karen Adams University of Montana Department of Political Science, 7 p.m. April 20, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Free and open to the public.

Kalispell Montessori Elementary School annual auction/dance 6 p.m. April 22, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Country Kitchen. Music by Grin and Bear It. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the school's scholarship fund. Call 755-3826.

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

27th annual Eureka Rendezvous April 22-22. Barbecue at Lake Kookanusa Arena, Bop-a-Dips concert, April 22. Craft fair, parade, live entertainment April 23. Mud Bog 1 p.m. April 24.

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.

Flathead Valley Community College Honors Symposium presents "Public Opinion and the Media: Looking Glasses of Funhouse Mirrors?" by Christopher Muste, University of Montana Department of Political Science, 7 p.m. April 27, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Free and open to the public.

Kila School board 2005-06 budget meeting at 5:30 p.m. April 28 at the school.

Montana Woman Magazine hosts a "Clothes Closet" from 1 to 5 p.m. April 30, Valley Fitness for Women (next to Joann's Fabric in Evergreen.) Donations of like new professional work clothes accepted. All are welcome to shop the sale. Refreshments, drawings. Proceeds go to Montana Woman of the Year Scholarship. Call Cindy or Bonnie at 755-5753.

Rites of Spring Benefit Wine Tasting and Auction, 6-10 p.m. April 30, Mountain West Bank, Whitefish. Auction items include pieces by Mark Ogle and Joe Abbrescia, West Taxidermy, celebrity items and more. Call Nancy Cohn at 892-3581 or Donna Johnson at 892-3099 for tickets or to make a donation.

FVCC President Jane Karas hosts a breakfast public forum on plans for the college, its new facilities and programs noon to 1:30 p.m. May 6, the Spruce Park Cafe, Columbia Falls. Reservations requested. Call Carolyn Shriver at 756-3801.

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.