Today
Yoga Day fundraiser event for Violence Free Crisis Center, Ananda Seva Yoga Center. Classes begin at 7 a.m. until noon. Many types of yoga will be offered. Call 567-1195.
AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.
Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.
Community and Family Safety Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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 person. Reservations required. Call 837-5861.
Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 9 a.m., at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.
Martin City Fire Department annual yard and bake sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Donations welcome. Bring by Friday.
Rails to Trails trail clean-up today. Meet at 9 a.m. at Meridian trailhead to help clear trash and garbage on western segments. Call 257-1932.
Creston Cemetery Association annual spring clean up at 9 a.m. and business meeting 11 a.m. at the cemetery grounds.
Salvation Army Emergency Service Volunteer Training Day 9 a.m. to noon, Salvation Army headquarters, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Free. Call 257-4357 to enroll or for details.
Scandinavian Gift and Craft sale 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
Deer Park School, 2105 Middle Road, Columbia Falls, Spring Carnival 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Games, prizes. Silent auction. Proceeds go toward playground completion.
North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls, annual lutefisk dinner 4-7 p.m. No reservations required. Cost $10 per person. All invited.
Public reception for retiring Glacier Chorale Conductor, Shauneen Garner, 4-6 p.m. upstairs at Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Refreshments and no-host bar.
Kalispell Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 South, host a "Bad to the Bone" barbecue rib dinner with baked potatoes, baked beans and coleslaw. Happy hour 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 pm. All-you-can-eat for $8. Call 257-6474 to make reservations or sign up at the bar. Proceeds go to Elks veterans committee to continue work at Columbia Falls veterans home.
Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited annual fundraising banquet and auction, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. No-host cocktails at 6 p.m. Tickets $35 and include dinner and one chance for a door prize. Everyone welcome. RSVP by May 18 by calling Rick Davenport at 212-0911, Dan Short at 755-6838 or Glen Anacker at 257-7125.
Lincoln-Reagan chuck wagon dinner, Ronan Community Center. Social begins 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Guest speaker is U.S. Congressman Denny Rehberg. Tickets $15 adults, $7 16 and under; at the door. Call Carol at 887-2303. Sponsored by Lake County Republican Party.
Stumptown Art Studio hosts a Rat Pack and Martini fundraiser 7-10 p.m., 145 Central Ave., Whitefish. Martini bar, card tables, art projects. Cost $30 per person or $55 per couple. Seating limited. RSVP to 862-5929. Proceeds will fund classes and workshops.
"Remembering Rwanda," a benefit for Sudan begins at 7:30 p.m., KM Theatre, upstairs, 50 Second St. W., Kalispell; featuring African music by the Flathead High School choirs and two films, "Lost Boys" and a Human Rights Watch film. No entrance fee but donations to help Sudanese refugees are encouraged.
Northwoods community garage sale, Whitefish. Flathead County Commissioner Kathy Robertson will be there to meet and greet public.
Sunday
Flathead birding trip to Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at 6 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks building on North Meridian. Contact Leslie Kehoe at 837-4467. All welcome.
Monday
Computer class highlighting Userful, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free, but registration required. Call Brett Fisher, 758-5814.
AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22-23, Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.
Flathead County Democratic Women meet at noon, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Presentations by Democratic candidates Linda Jaquette, Edd Blackler and Carla Augustad. Lunch is $8. No reservations required. All welcome.
Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.
Flathead National Forest open house on proposed forest plan, 4-8 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel.
Big Arm Association meets 6:30 p.m. at the fire hall. Coffee and dessert available. Karen Sargeant will give a presentation on being "Fire Wise." Call Alison Meslin at 849-6628, Kristin Osborn at 849-5326 or Jan Philips at 849-5636.
Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.
The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell. Call 752-4220.
Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
Tuesday
Senator Conrad Burns' field representative Denise Smith holds a community outreach hours, 9-10 a.m. Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce Historic Village, No. 2 Dewey Ave. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.
Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
United Way Volunteer Recognition Reception 2:30-5 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. High tea refreshments, entertainment and awards. Cost is $8 per person. Reservations required by May 22. Call 752-7266.
Whitefish School District board work session 6 p.m.
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.
Walkin' Jim Stoltz, America's wilderness troubadour, presents "Forever Wild - 2006," a free multi-media show, at 7 p.m., Swan Community Hall, Montana 83 and Echo Lake Road, Bigfork. Limited seating. Call 837-0783.
Meet Bigfork's candidates for the Montana House and Senate seats 7-8:30 p.m., Marina Cay. Question and answer session also. Call 837-5888.
3 Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Public invited.
Community Movie Night, 7 p.m., Faith Church, 405 Liberty St., in Kalispell. The two-hour documentary, " Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy" will be shown on the anniversary of the 1838 beginning of the Trail of Tears. Call 752-2481. Free and all invited.
Meeting for Hands On Place, a proposed interactive children's museum, 7 p.m. The Summit. Local artists encouraged to submit logo for project at meeting or call 756-7691, or online at courtneyanne@msn.com
Whitefish High School choir concert 7:30 p.m., high school gym. This is Bob Clawson's final concert prior to retirement. Free and the public is invited.
Wednesday
Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.
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.
Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4:15 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
Thursday
Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., at the center, Immanuel Lutheran Home Education Center.
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.
Teen Advisory Group meets 4 p.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.
Meet the Candidate Night 6-8 p.m. Somers Fire Hall, next to Dell's. County commissioner candidate Kathy Robertson will be on hand.
Community forum with the candidates for Flathead County Sheriff, moderated by Steve Fetveit, news anchor for KCFW and KECI, 7-8:30 p.m., sponsored by and located at The Bulldog Restaurant, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Free and open to public.