Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations, U.S. 93 between 13th and 18th Streets.

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 a.m, administration building boardroom.

Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., today and March 23, Flathead High School.

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.

Whitefish Golden Agers Speaker of the Month program hosts creative writing instructor Kathy Dunnehoff who will offer advice to anyone interested in writing, 1 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 Second Ave. Call 862-4923.

Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 1 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

Kila School negotiation meeting 5 p.m.

Kick-off rally for Kalispell and Columbia Falls Relays for Life 5:30-7 p.m. Kalispell Regional Medical Center Cancer Center. All those interested in learning more or participating are invited. Refreshments and door prizes. Call Joan Paulson at 862-5374 or Janell Kuhn toll free at 1-877-488-7723, option 3.

Whitefish Housing Authority invites the public to an informational meeting on its First Time Home Buyers Program, 6-7 p.m. at their office, 343 Central Ave. (next the Frank Lloyd Wright Building.) To reserve a space or for details, call 862-4143.

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.

Somers Townsite Association meets 7 p.m., Somers School. Lisa Horowitz, planner, will discuss the process of finalizing Somers Neighborhood Plan.

Flathead Coalition annual general meeting 7 p.m., conference room of Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Panel discussion on open-pit coal mines and other mineral development in Canadian headwaters of North Fork River. Guest speaker is Maarten Hart, president of Fernie Rod and Gun Club. Public welcome.

Thursday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations, West Idaho, from Main Street to Fifth Avenue.

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

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

Montana Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 2 p.m. Earl Bennett Building, Kalispell. Open to public.

Flathead County Long Range Planning Task Force special meeting 4-6 p.m., commissioners' meeting room, 800 S. Main St., Kalispell. Workshop to review results of member survey by LRPTF Natural Resources Committee.

Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee business meeting 4 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church. Agenda includes bylaw changes, land use planning and development. Open to public.

A newly formed parent work group for those who have children with developmental disabilities ages 11 and up meets at 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Kalispell. Learn innovative planning strategies to create quality post-high school life for your young adult. No child care will be available at this meeting. Call Lil Dupree at 755-8651.

Flathead County Fair board special meeting to discuss horse racing, 7 p.m., Expo Building, fairgrounds.

Whitefish High School jazz band concert 7:30 p.m. high school foyer. Public welcome.

Friday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations, First Avenue West between Fourth and 11th Street.

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

Saturday

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary-Kalispell Flotilla boating safety course for teens and adults 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Polson City Library, 21st Ave. E. Free. Text is available and recommended for purchase. Call Maryann at 883-1718 or Katy at 756-6139.

Benefit bake sale for 4-year-old Jazmyn Morgan, who has neurofibromatosis-inoperable brain tumors, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. North Valley Senior Center, 2205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls.

ETHIC third annual affordable housing fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Booths, vendors in conjunction with nonprofit consumer awareness organization.

Flathead Audubon waterfowl migration field trip to Freezout Lake. Meet at 10:30 a.m. today at Tidyman's Return Sunday. Contact Dan Casey at 857-3143. All welcome.

Montana Democratic Women business meeting at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon, at the WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Guest speaker is Montana State Representative Jeanne Windham of Lake County. Lunch $10 by reservation; call Karen Richardson at 857-3381. All interested women welcome.

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

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

Sunday

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., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50, members; $10 nonmembers at the door. Call 756-8381.

Monday

AARP's Tax Aide team offers seniors and low/moderate income people free help preparing taxes, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Call 752-8062 or 752-0322.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet at 9:15-11 a.m. at Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Child care is provided. Free continental breakfast. Scrapbooking with Creative Memories. Bring your favorite two photos. Call 756-9768.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 10 a.m. today and March 28, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. Instructors Rich Hunting and Joyce Goss. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

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

Open house for Kalispell's new satellite fire station, 3-4 p.m., 255 W. Reserve Loop, just southwest of Costco. Mayor Pam Kennedy will speak.

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

Glacier National Park Associates Speaker Series presents Curly Bear Wagner on the topic, "History of the Blackfeet," 7 p.m. Museum at Central School. Free. Public welcome. Call 756-8992.

Tuesday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and March 29, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Instructor Jas. Smith. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

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

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

Whitefish School District board has a special meeting at 6:45 p.m., in the Whitefish High School Library.

3 Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. The public is invited.