Today

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.

Serenity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets 7 p.m. at the Alano Club, 185 Railroad St., Kalispell. Guest speaker will be Nick N.

Saturday

40th annual Creston Auction today starting at 9:30 a.m.; and Sunday, at noon, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. Fundraiser for Creston Fire Department. Call 261-5913.

Epworth United Methodist Church annual spring rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, across from the Hockaday Center. Proceeds benefit a health clinic for American Indians. Call Sue Jacobson at 755-5375.

Kalispell Street Tree Commission semi-annual recycling drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds. Bring newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans to north entrance. Call Parks and Recreation at 758-7715.

Kalispell Police Department and Herberger's offer fingerprinting kits for local youth 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Herberger's. Free cookies.

The Glacier Pilot Club of the Flathead Valley will be at the Kalispell Center Mall Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to give away free helmets for preschoolers and toddlers. There will also be "Brain Minder" puppet shows with Greta, the Goat.

Radio-controlled XMOD races, noon to 3 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Warm-ups begin at 11 am. Registration forms available at RadioShack. Prizes.

Whitefish Soroptimist $2 bag sale 1-4 p.m., 303 First St., Whitefish. Call 862-2543 or 862-5214.

Human Rights Film series presents, "Well-Founded Fear," 3 p.m., Flathead County Library, Whitefish branch. Free and public welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5813.

Boomers Singles Activities Group planning meeting, Red's Wines, and Blues Mezzanine Room, 30 Second St. E., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. RSVP by noon Tuesday by calling Duane at 257-4502 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All welcome.

Sunday

40th annual Creston Auction begins at noon today, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. Fundraiser for Creston Fire Department. Call 261-5913.

Flathead County Library Food for Fines Week through April 8 at all branches. Each non-perishable food item donated will equal $1 in overdue fines. Food donated to local food banks. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

Flathead Pioneer Auto Club, devoted to restoring and driving antique cars, meets 2 p.m. in the Flathead Electric Co-op building. Park and enter north (or back) side of building. All visitors welcome. Call Dave Cooley at 257-4023.

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.

Lake County Republican Women meet at noon, Lake County Courthouse, conference room no. 316. Guest speaker Marcia Daigle, director of Montana Republican Women. Call 883-2277 to reserve lunch. Guest are welcome.

Bullfrog Swim Team meeting for swimmers and parents of the 1960s-1980s, 9 a.m., at The Wave in Whitefish. Call Carolyn Pfrimmer at 862-3641.

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

Week of the Young Child Kick-off 4:30-6:30 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Activities, art displays and child care booths.

Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 257-1932.

The Glacier Stamp Club meets 7 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Members should bring part of their collections to display. Visitors are welcome.

Kalispell Parks and Recreation Master Plan workshop, 7 p.m. Kalispell City Hall, 312 First Ave. E., council chambers. Public input sought on development on parks, open spaces, and recreation programs.

Tuesday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and April 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Dick Taylor. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Wednesday

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

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., 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).

Bigfork Parentshare meets at 10 a.m., Bigfork Public Library. Local author Barry Schieber will read from his book, "A Gift to Share the Story of Moritz." All are welcome. Call Denise, 982-3257; or Dana, 837-4408.

Columbia Falls Library storytime 10:30 a.m. Author of "Old King Stinktoes, 11-year-old Baxter Owen Graham reads from his book. Call 892-5919.

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, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Flathead Audubon Beauty of Birds meets 6-8 pm., Flathead High School. $10 registration. Contact Ansley Ford at 857-6788. All welcome.

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

Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell, offers computer comfort class 8:30-9:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. call 758-5814.

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by the Kalispell Rotary Clubs Challenge.

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

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

FVCC Honors Symposium free lecture series featuring Robert G. Natelson-School of Law, University of Montana on the topic, "The Establishment Clause and the U.S. Constitution" 7 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Call FVCC at 756-3822.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints monthly Family History Training Workshop 7:30 p.m., Kalispell Stake Center. Topics include "Genealogy Internet Web sites" and "Posting Inquiries." Public invited.

Fifth annual Celebration of Wilderness fundraiser, 7:30 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Acclaimed Whitefish author and wildlife biologist Douglas Chadwick is featured speaker. Live music and desserts by The Simple Chef. Raffle. Door prizes. Suggested entrance fee is $7. Proceeds go to Bob Marshall Foundation and Swan Ecosystem Center.