Today

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Monday

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Flathead High School Spring Band Concert 7:30 p.m. FHS auditorium. Three bands perform a variety of music, including a piece commissioned by the HHS band, and music from Star Wars. Free and the public is welcome.

Wednesday

Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, Libby High School.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Suzanne Elliot, day care director, speaks on the topic, "Ideas for Summer Fun." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

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.

Whitefish branch public library offers a free "When I Grow Up, I Want to Be" program with Baxter Graham, 11-year-old author of "Old Stinky Toes", 11 a.m. All pre-schooler and parents or guardians are invited. Call 862-6657.

After-school Storytime for children 6-12, 3:45 p.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5822.

Somers School District board Negotiation Committee meets at 4 p.m. with Somers Classified Association Negotiation Committee, and at 4:30 p.m with Somers Education Association Negotiation Committee, Somers Middle School.

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

Free concert by Trinity Lutheran School 4th, 5th and 6th graders "Salute to America," a night of patriotic music honoring the Armed Forces and veterans, 6:45 p.m. at the school. The public is welcome. Service members encouraged to come in uniform.

Montana Veterans' Home Alzheimer's and Family Support Group meets at noon and at 7 p.m., in the Veterans' Home. Lunch is served at 11:30 am for those wanting to attend the noon group. The noon group will have Carle O'Neil, speaking on the topic, "Guilt in Placing a Family Member in a Nursing Home. Open to the public.