Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations, on Fourth Avenue East.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. The video, "Raising Your Kids without Losing your Mind," will be shown. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m., 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.

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.

Alpine Weavers and Spinners meet at 10:30 a.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church basement. Program is on bootie felting. Bring a sack lunch. Call 257-9119.

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

Montana Conservation Corps and American Red Cross give a disaster readiness presentation, 11:45 a.m., Bigfork Senior Center, 639 Commerce St. Call Clifford Kipp at 755-3619.

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

Somers School board budget work session at 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

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

Montana Native Plant Society Flathead Chapter meets 7 p.m. Mountain View Mennonite Church, Creston. Dave Schwab, Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Preservation Department, gives a presentation on "Signs of the Past - Culturally Scarred Trees in Montana. Free. General meeting at 5:30 p.m. Public invited.

Thursday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations, on U.S. 2 West from Meridian Road to the city limits.

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

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

Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

Montana Conservation Corps and American Red Cross give a disaster readiness presentation, 4:30 p.m. Eureka Senior Center. Call Clifford Kipp at 755-3619.

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.

Friendship Force of Flathead Valley meets at Vista Linda. Cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. Barb Schlabs and Rita Rasmussen talk about their recent mission to Guadalajara, Mexico. Call Lois Lauman, 857-3512.

Muldown Elementary School hosts Mully Night Carnival 5:30-7:30 p.m. Family food and fun.

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., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Pre-register at 257-6627 or 751-5205.

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

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

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

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

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

Elevation Church is holding an informational meeting for all interested in being part of the new church, 7 p.m., FVCC Student Center. Call Ben at 253-2045 or log on to elevationkalispell.com and efca.org.

FVCC Honors Symposium free lecture series featuring Harry W. Fritz of the University of Montana history department on the topic, "The Founding and Founders of America" 7 p.m. WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Call FVCC at 756-3822.

Friday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations, on Seventh Avenue WN.

Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., The Bulldog. Guest speaker is Jane Karas, FVCC president.

Montana Conservation Corps and American Red Cross give a disaster readiness presentation, noon, Whitefish Golden Agers Center, 121 Second St.; and at 4:45 p.m. at the Libby Senior Center. Call Clifford Kipp at 755-3619.

North Valley Senior Center St. Patrick's party at 1 p.m., 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Music by the Jammers begins at 12:30 p.m. All seniors invited.

Immaculate Conception Church in Polson hosts a St. Patrick's Day Family Fun Night, 6 p.m. Soup and casserole dinner, games, music.

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

Saturday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Instructors John Babcock and Bob Redinger. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Columbia Falls Cub Scout Pack 101 and local Girl Scouts Pinewood Derby, 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fellowship Alliance Church gym, 1025 Seventh Ave. W. Call Cubmaster Rick Wicks at 892-3884. Public welcome.

Flathead Audubon field trip to view spring waterfowl migrations. Meet at 8:30 a.m., at the Park 'n' Ride at intersection of U.S 93 and Montana 82. Bring binoculars or scope. Contact Bob Rost at 837-2255.

N.W. Montana Veterans Food Pantry third annual attic sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds grandstand building. Antiques, art, books, records, videos, jewelry and more. Call 756-7304.

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

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

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

16th annual Snow Rodeo, 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.

Flathead Valley Amateur Radio Club conducts testing for HAM radio licenses, noon, Gateway West Mall, United Way meeting room. Contact Don at 756-7171.

Gary Collett, founder/director of Jerusalem Ministries International, gives a presentation on Biblical archeology, 2-6 p.m., Fireside Room, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Offering will be taken.

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

Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County host a "Scrabble" fundraiser, 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.

Cross Currents Christian School Ski Night fundraiser 4-9 p.m. on Big Mountain. Discount on rental gear at Big Mountain Sports. Tickets $15 with $7 of price going to playground equipment; available at Cross Currents, Glacier Bank of Whitefish, and Snowghost Outfitters day of event.

4th annual Rotary Beach Party and Chili Feed, 5 p.m., 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.

Somers/Lakeside PTA hosts a school carnival 5-9 p.m., Lakeside School gym. Over 20 games and activities and plenty of prizes. Carnival tickets available in advance at either school or at door. Call Kim Orr at 857-2402.

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

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

Swingin' on High Big Band concert and dance to benefit the Lighthouse Christian Home, 7 p.m., 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.

Flathead Valley Concerts Association presents The Coats, a national a cappella ensemble, performs 7:30 p.m., Flathead High School auditorium. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students, available at the door.

Sunday

Lutherans for Life sponsor a spaghetti dinner noon to 1:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Free will offering to benefit Hope Pregnancy Center. All welcome.

Public invited to talk with local legislators and candidates, U.S. Representative Monica Lindeen, and Montana Representatives Scott Wheeler, and Mike Jopek, 5-7 p.m. Truby's, 115 Central Ave., Whitefish. Free pizza and pints.

Monday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 10 a.m. March 20 and 21, at the senior centers in Polson and Ronan. Instructors Fred Sego and Clara Sipe. $10 course fee. To register, call 883-4735 in Polson; or 676-2371 in Ronan.

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

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

FVCC Honors Symposium free lecture series featuring Daniel L. Dreisbach of the Department of Public Affairs at American University on the topic, "Thomas Jefferson and the Wall of Separation between Church and State" 7 p.m. WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Call FVCC at 756-3822.

Tuesday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. today and March 23, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Gail Strohschein. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Buffet luncheon and spring fashion show featuring The Cherry Tree, 11:30 a.m., 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.

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

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., today, March 23 and 28, FVCC, Kalispell. $40 registration fee. Call 257-6627 or 756-3832 to pre-register.

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

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

Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m., 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.

Cayuse Prairie School board meets 7 p.m. in the school library.