Monday

3 Computer class highlighting Microsoft, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free, but registration required. Call Brett Fisher, 758-5814.

3 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.

3 Somers School board Facilities Work Session, 3 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

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

3 Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4:15 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

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

3 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.

3 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

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations on U.S. 93 from 11th to 18th Street.

3 "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.

3 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.

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

3 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.

3 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.

3 Columbia Falls School board Policy Committee meets at 6:30 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

3 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.

3 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.

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

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations on West Idaho.

3 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.

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

3 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).

3 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.

3 Flathead Chapter of Montana Native plant Society walk with botanists Jen Asebrook and Jen Hintz up Columbia Mountain Trail. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at trailhead. Bring picnic dinner, water, raingear, notebook. No dogs allowed. Call 863-9630.

3 Somers School board Century Grant Update work session, 6 p.m., followed by a reorganizational and regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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

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

3 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.

3 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

Thursday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations on South Meridian.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m., Glacier Outdoor Center, U.S. 2 East, West Glacier. Refreshments served. Door prizes and giveaways. Call 862-3501.

3 Knead Cafe hosts a fundraiser/ social to meet State Senate Candidate Jerry Reckin, 5-7 p.m., 25 Second Ave. W., Kalispell Guest entertainers are Andre Floyd and Marcia Siblerud. Food and drinks offered. Donations welcome.

Friday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations on East Idaho.

3 Red Cross blood drive, to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., City of Kalispell Council Chambers.

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., The Bulldog, Kalispell. Guest speakers are Republican candidates for county commissioner. Lunch $9. Open to public.

Spring Fling Celebration fundraiser 6-8 p.m., The Bluebird in the old Post Office, 222 Main St., Hot Springs. Silent auction of jewelry, antiques and art bidding 5-7:30 p.m. Food. Live music by Melissa Blue and Friends, 8-10 p.m. at the former VFW. Call 406-741-3663.

A Look Ahead

3 Yoga Day fundraiser event for Violence Free Crisis Center May 20, Ananda Seva Yoga Center. Classes begin at 7 a.m. until noon. Many types of yoga will be offered. Call 567-1195.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 20, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 20, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

3 Community and Family Safety Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20, Bigfork Elementary School parking lot. Exhibits, demonstrations on gun, boating, car seat and electrical safety, Bigfork Fire and Ambulance, The Summit, Flathead County Sheriffs office and more. Free and public welcome. Luncheon 11:30 to 1 p.m. at Marina Cay with Gov. Brian Schweitzer. $20 per per