Today

3 Kalispell Police Department saturation patrol for speeding, and red light and stop sign violations, South Meridian Road.

3 Kila School board budget workshop at 7:30 a.m.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and March 9, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Art Buckley. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Denise Smith, field representative for Montana Senator Conrad Burns, holds a community outreach hour 1 p.m., Libby Memorial Center, 111 E. Lincoln Blvd. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

3 North Valley Hospital hosts a community forum 5-7 p.m., NVH Community Room. Updates on building progress, sale of current facility and discussion. Call 863-3630. All are welcome.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Falun Dafa self-cultivation meditation qigong class at 7 p.m., Ananda Seva Yoga Center, KM Building, 36 E. Second St. Kalispell. Contact Laurie Hammill at 755-4907; or Katherine Combes at 257-9798.

3 Bill and Sharon Rossiter celebrate National Women's History Month with a musical program, "Who Shall Sing of the Valiant Women," 7 p.m., basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free and public is welcome. Call 758-5713.

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Police Department saturation patrol for speeding, and red light and stop sign violations, East Idaho.

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

3 Bigfork Parentshare meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church. Presentation by Cheryl Dawson of Massage Magic on massage and cranio- sacral therapy. Child care provided. All are welcome. Call Denise 982-3257 or Dana 837-4408.

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

3 Congressman Denny Rehberg's field representative Keli McQuiston holds office hours for the public 11:30 a.m., Salish Kootenai College, Vanderburg Building, 52000 U.S. 93. Call 406-543-9550.

3 Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda in Somers. Donita Reeves, owner of the new Lakeside quilt store, is guest speaker. Call Lois Lauman at 857-3512.

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Joe Russell, director of Flathead City-County Health Department speaks about communication needs between health and mental health departments. Public welcome.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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

3 Meet and Greet with candidates for Flathead County Sheriff, 7 p.m., Marion Fire Hall Community Center. Public invited.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., basement meeting room Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Local ornithologist Dan Casey gives a slide presentation on where to find and how to identify Northwest Montana birds. Public is welcome.

3 Montana Landlords Association meets at Kalispell Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S. Dinner 6 p.m. Landlord attorney Ted Hess-Homier will speak about landlord/tenant issues and procedures, 7:30 p.m., followed by question and answer session. Call 752-2962.

Thursday

3 Kalispell Police Department saturation patrol for speeding, and red light and stop sign violations,

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 690 Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Denise Smith, field representative for Montana Senator Conrad Burns, holds a community outreach hour 9:30 a.m., Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce, Historic Village, No. 2 Dewey Ave. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

3The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets noon to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is "Getting Started with a Drug-free Workplace." Program free. Optional lunch is $10 per person. Call Cindy Carpenter at Glacier Bank, 756-4233.

3 The Flathead County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Perkins Restaurant.

3 Frontline film, "Is Wal-Mart Good for America?" showing 7 p.m., Cenex Conference Room, Ronan. One hour movie with optional discussion to follow. Free. Public welcome. Call Ky at 406-676-5932.

3 Middle School Steering Committee invites interested residents to learn about the process and proposal for the new middle school, 6 p.m. Kalispell Junior High School Library.

Thought

"Caveat actor." (Let the doer beware.) n Latin proverb.

3 Global Friends, FVCC's Multicultural Student Club, offers a Falun Dafa presentation and discussion, 6 p.m. Blake Hall board room, FVCC. Free and open to public. Call Gerda Reeb, 756-3945.

3 Whitefish Winter Classic Celebrity Basketball Game 7 p.m., Columbia Falls High School gym. NFL players compete against local all stars. Free. Donations accepted.

3 Northwest Montana Fair board meets 7 p.m. in Trade Center Entry.

Friday

3 Kalispell Police Department saturation patrol for speeding, and red light and stop sign violations, U.S. 93 South between 11th and 18th Streets.

3 Flathead Family Planning free and anonymous HIV walk-in clinic, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Results in one hour. Call 751-8150.

3 Hunting/Fishing Expo, today through March 12, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 NFL celebrities greet public and sign autographs at Big Mountain's Summit House 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Donations accepted.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Flathead chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Mary Turk 849-5172.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens host a pancake supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 403 Second Ave. W. Cost is $3. Pinochle after supper. Call 257-1598.

3 Burger night at the Eagles, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

3 11th annual Soup Supper fundraiser for Flathead Food Bank, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Tickets are $20 each available at Kalispell pantry, 105 Sixth Ave. W. Call Lori Botkin at 752-3663.

3 Whitefish Winter Classic VIP Dinner and Art Auction. Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $70 each, $700 per sponsored table. Reservations required. Call 862-8146.

3 DREAM (Disabled Recreation Enviornmental Access movement) benefit, dinner and dance, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Live music of the '30s, '40s and '50s by Swing N' On High and by the Irish Minstrels. Tickets are $50 each or $40 each for two or more. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Music only tickets for $30 with admission after 7:30 p.m. Call 862-1817.

3 Stillwater Christian School Music Department annual Evening of the Arts dinner fundraiser, 6 p.m., 1251 Willow Glen Dr. Advanced tickets only, $10 available at main office of SCS. Call 755-4400.

3 Contra Dance, Sons of Norway, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Beginner's lesson is 7:30-8 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3, teens, 11 and younger, free. Call 758-7717.

Saturday

3 20th annual Ronan Women's Club Arts, Crafts and Flea Market 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ronan Community Center. Lunch and refreshments available. Call Alice at 406-676-5079 or Joyce at 406-253-3355. Proceeds support club projects.

3 Flathead Chapter of Backcountry Horsemen hold a free Defensive Horsepacking Practices clinic 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bar-W Ranch, off U.S. 93 about one and a half miles north of Whitefish. Call 858-2224.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana volunteer orientation meeting 10:30 a.m., 3400 U.S. 93 North, Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS (7297).

3 Whitefish Winter Classic snow picnic barbecue with NFL players and celebrities 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., clear cut area off Gray Wolf Run. Free. Donations requested.

3 Montana Woman Foundation offers a free home and office organization workshop, 1 p.m., Montana Woman Complex, 1103 S. Main St., Kalispell. Seating limited. Call Mary at 261-7253 or Cindy at 755-5753 to reserve a seat.

3 Flathead All Star Cougars Cheerleading perform 1 p.m. Kalispell Center Mall.

3 Beyond the Flathead Film series presents "Agata and the Storm, " 3 p.m., Flathead County Library, Bigfork. Free. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Promises," 3 p.m., Flathead County Library, Whitefish.

3 New Covenant Fellowship Church, on Birch Grove Road off U.S. 2 East (across from old Costco building) hosts a Ugandan dinner and presentation fundraiser at 6 p.m., for LitNet!, a ministry promoting literacy in Uganda and other East African nations. Tickets are $15 in advance only by calling 756-7733.

Sunday

3 Whitefish Winter Classic Champagne Brunch 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Raffles at 12:30 p.m. $12 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. Call 862-8146.

3 Frontline film, "Is Wal-Mart Good for America?" showing 2 p.m., Polson Library Conference Room. One hour movie with optional discussion to follow. Free. Public welcome. Call Sandy at 261-4378.

3 Keyboardists Paul Gregory and Marlene Anderson explore Bach's life, music and faith at a performance, 3 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 Main St., Kalispell. Donations accepted for church youth programs.

Monday

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

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group St. Patrick's Day potluck, 6-8 p.m., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Those with last name beginning with A-G, bring an appetizer; H-R, salad or dessert; S-Z, main dish. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. RSVP to Kathy at 756-4723 or Sue at 756-4325. Call Dawn for special transportation needs.

3 Chiropractor Michele Larsen of Life Spark Network Care Center speaks on topic, "Devastating Effects of Stress on Your Health and How to Bust it Permanently," at Shape Up!, 7 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall. Free. Public invited. Call 862-9939.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Phil Frey and Carolyn Bechard give a slide presentation on "Mongolia's Lost Water." Free. Public invited.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell. Call 752-4220.

3 Columbia Falls Class of 2006 meeting for seniors and parents, 7 p.m. high school cafeteria. Call Carol Ladenburg at 892-2538.

A Look Ahead

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture from 7:30 a.m. March 14 at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Surviving Anorexia and Bulimia." RSVP to 756-3950.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, March 14, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Gary Hall, Flathead County Commissioner. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 14, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

3 Kila School board meets at 5:30 p.m. March 14 at the school.

3 Columbia Falls Heritage committee meets 6:30 p.m., March 14, Tote-n-Go, 605 Nucleus Ave., All interested invited to attend.

3 Owl expert Denver Holt presents a program on "Snowy Owls: From Arctic Tundra to the Mission Valley," at Mission Mountain Audubon's program 7 p.m. March 14, at Kwa Taq Nuk Resort, Polson. Free. Public invited.

3 First meeting of the Flathead Valley Forum on Energy, 7 p.m. March 14, Whitefish Public Library. The film, "The End of Suburbia" on the future of energy, will be shown followed by discussion. Free. All are welcome. Call Sam or Ruth Neff, 862-1629.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., March 14, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Author Joanna Weaver talks about, "For Better or for Best." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m. March 15, Los Caporales, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Cost is $7 per person. Beverly Timentwa, new owner of Curves, will talk about exercise and healthful eating. Rosainne Taylor will also speak. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Montana Highway Patrol Career Fair 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 15, FVCC Learning Resource Center, Kalispell. Call 1-877-8PATROL (872-8765).

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., March 15, Polson High School.

3 North Valley Hospital hosts a community forum 7-9 p.m., March 15, NVH Community Room. Updates on building progress, sale of current facility and discussion. Call 863-3630. All welcome.

3 Montana Highway Patrol Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Test, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 1-877-8PATROL (872-8765).

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., March 16, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' at North Forty Resort, 3765 Montana 40, West, between Whitefish and Columbia Falls, 5-7 p.m., March 16. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 ETHIC, a nonprofit consumer awareness organization, presents a free community partnership-nationally certified program, "Understanding Your Credit, It's You, Your Family and Your Future" 6-9 p.m. March 16, United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Pre-register at 257-6627 or 751-5205.

3 Meet and Greet with Mike Meehan, candidate for Flathead County Sheriff, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 16, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR review course, 6:30 p.m. March 16 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Bigfork Steering Committee meets to discuss land use plan and receive input from property owners, 7-9 p.m. March 16, Bigfork Middle School gym. Call Al Johnson at 270-4044.

3 Dr. Kristin Veneman of Bear Paw Pediatrics presents a free progam, "Teen Health Issues," 7 p.m. March 16, North Valley Hospital Lake Room.

3 Beyond The Flathead film series concludes with "Rage in Placid Lake, 7 p.m. March 16, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 North Valley Senior Center St. Patrick's party at 1 p.m., March 17, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Music by the Jammers. All seniors invited.

3 North Valley Hospital hosts a community forum 7-9 p.m. March 17, NVH Community Room. Updates on building progress, sale of current facility and discussion. Call 863-3630.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 18, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage, Kalispell.

3 CPR/First Aid for children and adults instruction 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18, North Valley Hospital Glacier Room. Cost $50. Call 863-3513 to pre-register.

3 Scandinavian Gift and Craft sale 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 18, Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Beyond The Flathead film series concludes with "Rage in Placid Lake, 3 p.m. March 18, Flathead County Library, Columbia Falls. Free. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Long Night's Journey into Day: South Africa's Search for Truth and Reconciliation" 7 p.m. March 18, Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library. Free and public welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5813.

3 Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County host a "Scrabble" fundraiser March 18, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Obtain a pledge sheet by calling 257-7323. Two sessions available: 1-3 p.m. or 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

3 16th annual Snow Rodeo, March 18, Izaak Walton Inn, Essex. Skiing, rodeo, half-pipe events. Activities for the whole family. Registration 11 a.m. to noon; rodeo begins at 1 p.m. Call 406-888-5700.

3 4th annual Rotary Beach Party and Chili Feed, 5 p.m. March 18, Garden Bar, Bigfork. Chili, brownies, cole slaw, corn bread. $10 for adults; $5 students. Fundraiser for Rotary Club of Bigfork's "Salute the Troops" project. Beach attire encouraged.

3 Children's House Montessori School of Whitefish eighth annual Spring Auction, 6 p.m. March 18, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Adult evening featuring silent and live auctions, fine food, and spin-to-win prize game. Call 863-4685.

3 Swingin' on High Big Band concert and dance to benefit the Lighthouse Christian Home, 7 p.m. March 18, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Music, dancing, dessert, beverages and silent auction. Tickets $25 at Mountain West Bank in Whitefish; Snappy's in Kalispell; or call the Lighthouse at 857-3276.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 20, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. March 20 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Buffet luncheon and spring fashion show featuring The Cherry Tree, 11:30 a.m., March 21, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Cost is $10. RSVP to Rosainne at 257-8098. Guest speaker is cancer survivor Rosainne Taylor. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., March 21, Northwestern Energy.

3 Montana's Homeownership Education Center free nonprofit Community Partnership nationally three-part certified program for experienced and first-time home buyers, 6-9 p.m., March 21, 23 and 28, FVCC, Kalispell. $40 registration fee. Call 257-6627 or 756-3832 to pre-register.

3 Townhall meeting about underage drinking, 7 p.m. March 21, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Call Linda Ravicher, coordinator of Flathead Prevention Alliance, 756-6453.

3 A meeting for anyone interested in starting an interactive children's museum will be 7 p.m. March 21, The Summit. Call Courtney Rudbach at 756-7691.

3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. March 21, at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Bob Burmood talks about soil, watering and fertilizer. Free and the public is invited. Contact Jerry Mieslik at 862-0387.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 22-23, Flathead High School.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. March 22 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness meets 12:30-2 p.m., March 23, The Summit conference room. Jude Spors-Murphy, intake coordinator of Pathways Treatment Center, will be guest speaker. Public welcome.

3 ETHIC, a nonprofit consumer awareness organization, presents a free community partnership-nationally certified program, "Financial Strategies for Seniors" 1-3 p.m. March 23, United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Pre-register at 257-6627 or 751-5205.

3 Whitefish Booster Club annual auction 6 p.m. March 24, the Remington, downtown Whitefish. Proceeds support Whitefish High School activities. Tickets available in advance at WHS or at the door.

3 Beyond The Flathead film series concludes with "Rage in Placid Lake, 3 p.m. March 25, Flathead County Library, Bigfork. Free. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Going to School" 7 p.m. March 25, Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library. Free and public welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5813.

3 Northwest Montana Historical Society John White series lecture, " Flathead Lake: Purity on the Edge" with Jack Stanford of Flathead Lake Biological Station, 2:30 p.m., March 26, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50, members; $10 nonmembers at the door. Call 756-8381.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 27, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., March 28, Good Shepherd Church, Polson. Sponsored by Polson Soroptimists.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. March 28 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. March 29, in the blood mobile, Burch's One Hour Photo, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. March 30, in the blood mobile, Semitool, Kalispell.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Bombies," 7 p.m. March 30, Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

3 Dr. Patrick Madigan of Glacier Cardiovascular Associates presents a free progam, "Heart Disease in Women," 7 p.m. March 30, North Valley Hospital Lake Room.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31, in the blood mobile, First Interstate Bank, Evergreen .

3 40th annual Creston Auction April 1-2, Creston, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. Fundraiser for Creston Fire Department. Call 261-5913.

3 School District 5 Kindergarten Enrollment Day 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 5. Complete immunization records and birth certificate required. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 10. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, at 751-3430.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Toni Cancilla, instructor and interpreter talks about "Teaching Your Child to Sign." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Behind the labels: Garment Workers on U.S. Saipan" 7 p.m. April 6, Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

3 Cowboy Down Benefit, April 8, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. April 12 at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Five-person panel discussion on need for a detox facility in Kalispell. Public welcome.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Promises," 7 p.m. March 13, Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dr. Lynn Dykstra, pediatrician talks about "How to Know When to Call the Doctor." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Bigfork Elementary School kindergarten roundup 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. April 20-21. Fifth birthday by Sept. 10, Bring immunizations and birth certificate. Call 837-7412, ext. 321 for an appointment.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Long Night's Journey into Day: South Africa's Search for Truth and Reconciliation" 7 p.m. April 20, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free and public welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5813.

3 Muldown Elementary School kindergarten registration 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21. Immunization records and birth certificate required.

3 ALERT Benefit, April 22, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness meets 12:30-2 p.m., April 27, The Summit conference room. Mike Cummings, executive director of Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic will speak about co-occuring Disorder of mental illness and alcohol or substance abuse. Public welcome.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Going to School" 7 p.m. April 27, Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. Free and public welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5813.

3 Northwest Montana Historical Society John White series lecture, "Scaling the Heights: Climbs Around the World" with Gray Thompson, professor of geology, University of Montana, 2:30 p.m., April 30, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50, members; $10 nonmembers at the door. Call 756-8381.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. The Potter's Field Ministry will discuss "The Value of a Mother." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. May 10, Pathways Treatment Center conference room. Guest speaker is Municipal Judge Heidi Ulbricht. Public welcome.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 17 for a potluck brunch luncheon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, has a Rags to Riches Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2; 9 a.m. to noon June 3. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Mary Clough at 837-0057.

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. June 10 at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Discussion on co-occurring disorders-mental illness, and alcohol and substance abuse. Public welcome.

3 Heritage Days parade, 11:30 a.m. July 29, Columbia Falls.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Oktoberfest noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. German food, beer and wine. Music by Don Lawrence Band. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Dan or Donna Danz at 892-2435.