Today

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

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign and vehicle equipment violations, on West Idaho west of Meridian.

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.

Free assistance for seniors on new prescription drug benefit, 9 a.m. to noon, room 110, Business and Social Services building, FVCC. (Location changed from Gateway West Mall.)

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

3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets at 5 p.m. at the landfill office.

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.

Wednesday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign and vehicle equipment violations, on Appleway Drive.

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.

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

Montana National Association of Social Workers celebrates Social Work Month with a free event, "LIfe Journey. Help Starts Here," 5:30 p.m. Light supper and presentation of grief and loss. For reservations, call 751-4240.

"Beyond Treason," a documentary that claims a cover-up and denial by the government of unidentified Gulf War illnesses, will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Public is invited.

Thursday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign and vehicle equipment violations, on Airport Road.

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

Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

Sunriser Lions 32 annual pancake supper, 4:30-7 p.m., St. Matthew's Cafeteria, 602 S. Main St., Kalispell. Menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice. Adults, $6; children, $3; families $15, seniors, $4.50. Proceeds to local eye programs.

3 Kalispell Regional Medical Center Diabetes Support Group meets 5-7 p.m., The Summit. Topic is "Know Your Healthy Steps." Refreshments and free glucose meters to participants. Call 751-5454.

Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W., business meeting 5 p.m., followed by potluck supper and bingo. Bring a dish to share. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

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

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

Dr. Patrick Madigan of Glacier Cardiovascular Consultants presents a free program on heart disease in women, 7 p.m., North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Refreshments. Free and public invited. Call 863-3500.

Friday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign and vehicle equipment violations, on U.S. 93 between 11th and 18 Streets.

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

High Step Swingin' Benefit Concert for Hope Ranch, 7 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. $1,000 in gas door prize to be given away. Seating limited. Tickets $10 per person; or $70 for table of eight. Call Hope Ranch at 862-7871 for locations.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m.,, Kalispell Junior High School library. Visitors are welcome. Park in the school's east lot. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 755-3939.