Today

3 Flathead County Animal Control will be closed today for staff training. Phone calls will still be taken. Normal business hours will resume on Saturday.

3 Whitefish/Kalispell North KOA, 862-4242, and West Glacier KOA, call 387-5341, offer free camping to the public today.

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

3 Flathead chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, May 13, Vista Linda, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Lunch is $7. For reservations, call Karen Barbee at 257-1561.

3 Bigfork Art and Cultural Center's Annual Benefit Auction, "Boots, Brims & Biddin' II," 5:30 p.m.,, Flathead Lake Lodge. Tickets $22 for members, $25 for non-members available at the gift shop and the Jug Tree. Call Marnie at 837-6927.

3 Discovery Developmental Center, invites the public to its gourmet all-you-can-eat Pasta Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Matthew's School, 602 S. Main St., Kalispell. Spaghetti with meat, vegetarian, marinara and clam sauce. Bake sale, door prizes, silent dessert auction. Advance tickets can be purchase by calling DDC at 756-7295 or at their office, at Gospel Light Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Cost is $7 adults, $3.50 children under 12, and $22.50 for a family( two adults, and two or more children under age 12). Tickets at the door will be $8, $, and $25 respectively.

3 Eagles Burger Night 5-7:30 p.m. Eagles Aerie, downstairs, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Deluxe hamburger, home baked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6. All are welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

3 Rocky Mountain Wine Co. presents Spring Wine and Beer Fling, 6-9 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Fund-raiser for Kila School Enrichment Program. Taste and buy local and international wines and beers. Tickets are $20 at Books West, Southside Liquor, Alpine Market, Tiebuckers and Spencer. Live music and silent auction.

3 Evergreen Junior High School Spring Fling Carnival 6-8:30 p.m. on the school's front lawn. Games, prizes, face painting, fishing booth, bouncing arenas and concessions. Proceeds go toward the school's summer fitness program. Tickets available at the school office and the carnival. Call 761-1131.

3 Fifth annual Big Band Revue with Christian Center's Swingin' on High Big Band, 7 p.m., Christian Center. Dessert will be served. Pick up free tickets at Christian Center office, Snappy Sport Senter, Rosauer's or Christian Book Supply.

3 Contra dance, 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.

3The Bel Canto Singers from Hesston College perform sacred choral music 7:30 p.m., Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Road, Kalispell.

Saturday

3 Great Northern 5K Fun Run and Walk fund-raiser on the Great Northern trail near Meridian and Center Streets in Kalispell. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Race time is 8:30 am. Prizes and door prizes. Race registration forms available at sporting goods stores and fitness clubs around the valley. Call Rebecca Shaw at 752-3325.

3 National Letter Carrier's Food Drive today for Flathead Food Bank. Non-perishable food items only. Leave by your mailbox prior to mail delivery. Call Leroy at 755-6450 7-9:30 a.m.; or Kari Wiley at 250-1754.

3 International Migratory Bird Day, National Bison Range, Moiese. Birding adventure begins at 8 a.m. with a walk along Mission Creek. Call 406-644-2211 ext. 207 to register.

3 Mission Valley Cruisers "Blowout the Carbon" Car Rally, starting at Miracle of America Museum south of Polson. starting at 9:30 a.m. Ends at Mountain Meadows Resort, Lake Mary Ronan at 1 p.m. with a barbecue available for $7. Contact Cadillac Jack at 644 3427. Early registration required.

3 Soroptimist International of Kalispell "Spring Fling," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Museum at Central School. Workshops on Women's Financial Issues, Sandwich Generation Concerns, Elder Care and the Living Will, Women in the Armed Forces, Relaxation Techniques and Massage Therapy. Pre-Registration required, $20. Call Sue at 892-3783.

3 Lone Pine State Park offers free 30-minute Wildflower Walks from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet the ranger at the top of the hill. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Call 755-2706.

3 Yellow Bay Community Club, mile marker 18 on Montana 35, Flathead Cherry Fest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft fare, bake sale, door prizes and raffle tickets. Montana Old Time Fiddlers perform from 1-4 p.m. Call Jackie at 982-3839.

3 The public is invited to attend a free international adoption meeting by Lifeline of Hope Adoption at 1 p.m., 135 Kelly Road, Kalispell. RSVP by May 12 at 257-0868.

3 Video presentation and discussion of "The Gift of Dyslexia" by Davis Dyslexia Association International, 2:30 p.m., Kalispell Library. Public invited. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

Thought

"The worst-tempered people I've ever met were people who knew they were wrong."

. Wilson Mizner, American playwright (1876-1933).

Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited annual banquet, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m. Raffles, silent and live auctions, door prizes. Tickets are $30. Reservations required by May 12. Call 755-6838.

3 Ka Waikahe Hula School 12th Annual May Hula Show, 6 p.m., at the Stillwater Christian School in Kalispell. Silent auction. Polynesian goods will be for sale. Refreshments. Tickets are $15 and available at Herberger's, Montana Coffee Traders in downtown Whitefish, or any hula student. Call 862-0829 or visit www.hulamontana.com.

Sunday

3 Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E. in Kalispell, Spring Cleaning Day 1 to 4 p.m. All members of the Northwest Montana Historical Society and community invited to do yard work, cleaning and painting. Snacks and beverages will be available. Call 756-8381.

3 Open house for Flathead Spay & Neuter Clinic, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Whitefish, noon to 4 p.m. Refreshments, tours. Call 892-7387.

Monday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Eureka High School.

3 Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee meets to make recommendations for allocation of a portion of federal funding Flathead County receives, 4-6 p.m., Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 S. Main St., Kalispell. Open to the public.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certified review course, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Deer Park School board meets at 7 p.m. at the school.

3 2005 Northwest Montana Fair Pro Rodeo Queen, Princess and Little Miss Pageant open house and forum 7-9 p.m. Door prizes, applications, schedules. Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Call 758-5810.

Tuesday

3 AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9a.m. to 1 p.m., today and May 19, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

3 Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m., Los Caporales, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Bring a garden plant to exchange. Bernie Bailey of Great Falls is guest speaker. Cost is $7 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Bobby Kay at 387-5316, or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Kalispell Center WestCoast Hotel. Cost is $10. Guest Bernie Bailey will speak about her "Recipe for Life." RSVP to Rosainne at 257-8098. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

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

3 Somers School District board meets at 6 p.m. to discuss the 21st Century Grant, and a reorganizational meeting at 6:30 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Flathead County Library system is sponsors a Get Real! Get Fit! program at 7 p.m., at the Kalispell branch. Snacks, prizes and health and fitness information for teens in a fun, interactive format. Call Public Services Librarian Katie Boyes, 758-5713.

3 Cayuse Prairie School board annual re-organization meeting 7 p.m., school library.

3 The Flathead Valleyairs Barbershop groups meets at 7 p.m., basement of United Methodist Church, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Male singers are welcome to come and sing. Call 892-5953.