Today

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Personnel/Finance Committee meets at 7 a.m., district office.

The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets at 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Renee Crawford of the Department of Labor will address minimum wage and overtime, hours worked and the Wage Payment Act. Program free. Optional lunch is $10 per person. RSVP to Denise Grabowski at 863-3661.

The Flathead County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at the Bulldog.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., The Wave, Kalispell; co-sponsored by The Wave and First Interstate Bank.

Meet Flathead County Commissioner candidate Mark Crowley, 5-7:30 p.m. Red's, Wines and Blues, mezzanine level, 50 E. Second St., Kalispell. Free appetizers, cash bar. Celtic music by Tra Le Gael. Call 752-MARK (6275).

Columbia Falls School board Negotiations Committee meets with Columbia Falls Classified Employees Association to negotiate 2006-2007 Collective Bargaining Agreement, 6:30 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Human Rights Film series presents, "Well-Founded Fear," 7 p.m., Flathead County Library. Free and public welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5813.

Meet your sheriff candidates, Mike Meehan, Bruce Perish, John Weaver. 7-8:30 p.m., Whitefish Council Chambers, 418 E. Second St. Public invited. Question and answer session.

Flathead County fair board meets 7 p.m., fairgrounds office.

Friday

Somers School board Negotiation Committee and Somers Education Association Negotiation Committee meet 12:30 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

KOA free camping day. For reservations call 883-2151 for Polson/Flathead Lake; 862-4242 for Whitefish/Kalispell; and 387-5341 for West Glacier.

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.

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. Last burger night until September. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

Bigfork Art & Cultural Center's annual benefit auction, "Boots, Brims & Biddin' III," 5:30 p.m., Flathead Lake Lodge. Western-themed dinner featuring Jordan's BBQ. Split the Pot. Ticket $22 for Art Center Gift Shop members; $25 non-members, available at the Art Center, Jug Tree, and Frame of Reference. Call Marnie at 837-6927. Proceeds support the art center.

Glacier United U15 girls 2006 Eurotrip soccer team garage/book sale fundraiser 5-8 p.m. today; 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 839 Eighth St. ., Whitefish

Local Democratic party open house 5-7 p.m. at their new headquarters, 280 Fourth Ave. WN, next to Photo Video Plus. Public invited.

Barn Dance fundraiser 5:30-8 p.m., Lakeside Elementary School gym. Dinner 5:30-6:30 p.m. with chili, cornbread, dessert and beverage. $5.50 adults, $2.50 children, 5 and under free. Pie and cake live auction. Bring a pie. Square dancing 7-8 p.m. Call Judy Harris at 261-3244 or 857-3531. Proceeds go toward gym equipment.

Montanans for Multiple Use sponsor a forum for candidates for Flathead County Commissioner to discuss natural resource and property rights issues, 6-9 p.m., Country Kitchen Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Food available. Donations accepted. Public invited.

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

Annual letter carriers food drive, Kalispell. Place non-perishable food donations in plastic bag by mailbox prior to your mail delivery; or bring to Kalispell Post office lobby week of May 8-13.

Swan River School annual Spring Fling Festival 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school in Bigfork. Arts and crafts, rummage, bake sale, food, car wash, recycling.

Great Northern 5K fundraiser for Rails to Trails, 8:30 a.m. on Great Northern trail near Meridian and Center Streets. Registration 7:30 a.m. Brochures at Sportsman & Ski Haus, The Summit and other athletic outlets. Awards, door prizes. Call 752-3325.

Bibler Garden Tours beginning at 9 a.m. today and Sunday, sponsored by the FVCC Foundation. Tickets $10 for adults, $3 for children. Call 756-3963.

Family Forestry Expo XVII, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Trumble Creek Education Forest north of Blue Moon. Demonstrations and exhibits, mill tours, forest walk, free logging camp lunch. Free. Call 758-5252.

Beardance Club rummage, bake sale and barbecue 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the clubhouse, near the Bear Dance trail on the East Shore, Flathead Lake.

Flathead Kennel Club B-OB conformation obedience match, Lawrence Park, 990 N. Main St., Kalispell. Registration 9 a.m. Match begins at 11:45 a.m. Prizes, trophies, ribbons. Call Judy Howell at 892-3852.

Northwest Montana Gold Prospectors spring kick off 10 a.m. Demonstrations, potluck, raffle, kids' games, and metal detector panning contests. Watch for signs and balloons on Bernie Road in Columbia Heights.

Third annual Cherry Fest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yellow Bay Community Club, Montana 35 mile marker 18. Call Jackie at 982-3839. Handcrafted gifts for home and garden, bake sale, entertainment, door prizes. Lunch available.

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

Third annual Asbestos Health Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Libby City Hall, Ponderosa Room. Lectures, demonstrations, informational booths. Free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Humane Society of Northwest Montana orientation meeting 10:30 a.m., 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS (7297).

Columbia Falls High School Key Club hosts an afternoon of fun and stories 2 to 4 p.m., Columbia Falls branch library. Call 892-5919.

Meet Jerry O'Neil, candidate for Flathead County Justice of the Peace No. 2, 5-8 p.m. LaSalle Grande, two miles north of Glacier International Airport. Guest speaker is law professor and author Doris Marie Provine. Music by the Woodbinders. Food and beverages. Campaign donations accepted.

Kalispell Lakers Baseball annual fundraiser, Fireside Room, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Silent auction 6:30 p.m., live auction 7:30 p.m. Live music with Loose Caboose, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Sunday

Kalispell Elks Lodge No 725 annual Mother's Day breakfast 8 a.m. to noon. By donation only. Everyone is welcome to attend.

WestCoast Red Lion Hotel at Kalispell Center Mall is having a food drive for the Flathead Food Bank 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your non-perishable food items to the front foyer.

Monday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. St. John's Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

Kalispell Regional Medical Center's Diabetes Care Program presentation on "Getting to goal: The Importance of Aggressive Diabetes Treatment in inpatient and Out-patient Settings," 12:20-1:30 p.m., Buffalo Hill Conference Center. Guest speaker is Dr. Steven Edelman. Call 751-5454.

Fair-Mont-Egan School board Negotiations Committee meets with FME Teachers Association to discuss negations, 3:50 p.m. in the library.

Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce county commissioner candidate forum, 6 p.m., Lakeside Chapel, U.S. 93, Lakeside.

Dr. Steven Edelman, founder of Taking Control of Your Diabetes, discusses what has been learned with the program over the past 10 years, 6-8:30 p.m., The Summit. Free and open to public. Refreshments served. Call 751-4500.

Columbia Falls Class of 2006 graduation planning meeting for graduating seniors and their parents, 7 p.m. high school faculty room. Call Carol Ladenburg, 892-2538.

Tuesday

"Meet and Greet the Candidates" for Flathead County Commissioner 11 a.m. with debate beginning at noon, Kalispell Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting, Red Lion Kalispell Center Hotel. Tickets $14 for non-members, $12 for members. Reservations encouraged. Call 758-2800.

Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Joe Power of Sportsman and Ski Haus model clothes and demonstrates gear. Guest speaker is nurse Linda Sommerville of Bearcreek. Complimentary child care by reservation. Cost is $10. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Rosainne at 257-8098. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

Meet John Weaver, candidate for Flathead County Sheriff, 5-7 p.m., Swan River Community Hall, 115 Swan River Road, Bigfork, opposite Echo Lake Cafe.

Health and Beauty Fair for women and girls 6:30 -9 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church, 1750 Talbot Road, Columbia Falls. Program features products and services for a spring makeover and guest speaker Linda Sommerville of Bearcreek. Cost is $7 per person. 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.

Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m., at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. "Bring your own tree" workshop. Free and the public is invited. Contact Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.

Flathead County Weed Control Department and Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee sponsor a seminar 7-9 p.m., Helena Flats School cafeteria. Bring in your weeds and grasses for identification and advice on control and re-vegetation. Door prizes.

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

Wednesday

Montana Chapter Alzheimer's Association presents an "Education and Support for Alzheimer's Care Givers Seminar, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lake County Public Health Department conference room, 802 Main St., Polson. Cost $15. Call 406-252-5053.

Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Libby High School.

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

Edward Jones investment representatives host a free course titled, "Understanding Insurance Basics at noon. Call an office in your vicinity.

Somers Townsite Association meets 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

Ride Of Silence bicycle ride to honor those bicyclists who have been killed while riding and to raise awareness of the need to share the public roadways. Meet at Park & Ride at 7 p.m. at intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Ride is 14 miles at 12 miles per hour. Free. All are welcome. Wear a helmet. Call Chuck Harris at 837-0336.

Meet the Candidates forum 7 p.m., Swan Lake Community Clubhouse, featuring candidates for Lake County Justice of the Peace, Sheriff/Coroner, Superintendent of Schools, Treasurer, and State House Districts 5 and 9. Call Jackie Strosnider, 886-2003