Today

3 Computer class highlighting Userful, 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 1 p.m. May 22-23, Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 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.

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

3 Flathead National Forest open house on proposed forest plan, 4-8 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel.

3 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.

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

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell. Call 752-4220.

3 Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 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.

3 Whitefish School District board work session 6 p.m.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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

3 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

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

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

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., at the center, Immanuel Lutheran Home Education Center.

3 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.

3 Teen Advisory Group meets 4 p.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

3 Meet the Candidate Night 6-8 p.m. Somers Fire Hall, next to Dell's. County commissioner candidate Kathy Robertson will be on hand.

3 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.

A Look Ahead

3 CollEctronics event 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 26-27, The Wave rear parking lot, 1250 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Recycle old computers, printers, scanners, typewriters, radios, cell phones, TVs, speakers and circuit boards. Trained technicians on hand to remove hazardous materials. Businesses, agencies and schools may pre-register. Fees charged depending on item. Call Susan Seaman at 250-6495 or e-mail susan028@centurytel.net

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 26, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Spinal Cord Injury Support Group meets 2-4 p.m., May 26, The Summit. Guest speaker is Mary Straub of Yoga Therapy and Treatment.

3 Third annual Spring for Glacier fundraiser 5 p.m. May 26, Belton Chalet, West Glacier. Boat tours live entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Tickets $125 per person. Proceeds benefit Glacier Fund, Glacier Institute and Glacier National Park Associates. Call 888-5756 or 862-6110.

3 Boomers Singles Activities Group planning meeting May 26, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel Ballroom B. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. RSVP by noon Wednesday by calling Duane at 257-4502 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All welcome.

3 Car wash fundraiser for Forrest Morgan-McGrath, a fifth grader seriously injured while skiing on a school field trip 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 27, Evergreen Junior High School. By donation only.

3 Raffle and fundraising event for Columbia Falls Food Bank, 11 a.m. May 27, current food bank location. Food and drinks and chances to win many items. Call Amore Events and Wedding Planning, 212-0733.

3 Alpine Artisans annual Loon and Fish Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 27-28, Seeley Lake Community Hall, on Montana 83 at the north end of Seeley Lake. Original art by local artists, soup served in handcrafted bowls on Saturday. Lectures on outdoor topics, crafts demonstrations and nature walks.

3 United Veterans of Flathead County host Memorial Day activities May 29 in Whitefish. Parade begins 9:30 a.m. Central School. Ceremonies will follow at 9:45 a.m., Second Street Bridge' 10:15 am., Whitefish Cemetery; 11:30 a.m. Glacier Memorial Gardens; noon Depot Park, Kalispell; 1:45 p.m. Fairview Cemetery, Columbia Falls; 2:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Wall, Marantette Park; 3 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery; 3:30 p.m. Montana Veterans Home Cemetery.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., May 30, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Wellness Ministry's Healthy Potluck Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., May 30, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., May 31, First Interstate Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. May 31 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Montana Public Radio's "Pea Green boat" children's program will tape live at 4 p.m. June 1, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Advance registration required. Call 758-5822.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., June 2, Kalispell Junior High School library. Visitors are welcome. Park in the school's east lot. Call Bruce at 857-3753.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Rags to Riches Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2; 9 a.m. to noon June 3. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Mary Clough at 837-0057.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School Bruins' Boogie one mile and 5K run June 3. T-shirts, refreshments and free pass to Raceway Park for all entrants. $12 for 13 years old and up; $10 12 and under. Advance registration available Race day 7-8:30 a.m. One Mile race at 9 a.m.; 5K 9:30 a.m. Call 755-4973 or 270-6250.

3 Montana Quarter Horse Association Stampede June 8-11 Majestic Valley Arena. Call 806-376-4811.

3 Fourth annual Noxious Weed Pulling Rodeo 5 p.m. June 9 Middle Fork of Flathead River. Bring work gloves. Barbecue and awards to follow at Wild River Adventures. Call 387-9453.

3 Taste of Kalispell 5-8 p.m. June 10, KM Building. Live entertainment by Cocinando and Tropical Marimba Band. Tickets $30 available at Red's Wines & Blues, Wheeler Jewelry, Ceres Bakery and Montana Expressions. Call 261-7039.

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 17, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

3 CAP Band plays positive message music for Habitat's Raise the Roof, 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 27, Fourth Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 15, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

3 Fiberfest Eureka 2006, July 22-23, Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Fiber contests, workshops, demonstrations, auction. Call Lee at 406-882-4939.

3 Heritage Days parade, 11:30 a.m. July 29, Columbia Falls.

3 Valley Cruisers annual Car Show Aug. 11-13, Polson.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Oktoberfest noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. German food, beer and wine. Music by Don Lawrence Band. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Dan or Donna Danz at 892-2435.