Today

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health Mosquito Control board meets 8-9:30 a.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

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 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets at 5 p.m. at the landfill office.

3 Somers School District board special meeting 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

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 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 a.m., administration building boardroom.

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

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 Deer Park School board special meeting 8 a.m. at the school. One item will be a closed session.

3 National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts guest speaker Frank Garner, Kalispell Chief of Police, 12:30 p.m., The Summit. All are welcome. Call 885-3865.

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 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting, potluck supper and memorial service to honor deceased members, 5 p.m. Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Dinner and chance to meet Gary Banzet, candidate for Flathead County Commissioner, Eagles Club, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner served 6 p.m. Menu includes barbecued pork, applesauce, baked beans, salad, rolls and dessert. Cost $15 per plate. Children welcome. RSVP to Joyce, 257-6057.

3 Meet County commissioner candidate Kathy Robertson 6-8 p.m. Somers Fire Hall.

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.

Friday

3 CollEctronics event 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, 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

Thought

"We do not usually look for allies when we love. Indeed, we often look on those who love with us as rivals and trespassers. But we always look for allies when we hate." n Eric Hoffer, American author and philosopher (1902-1983).

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

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

3 Third annual Spring for Glacier fundraiser 5 p.m., 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, 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.

Saturday

3 Alpine Artisans annual Loon and Fish Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, 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.

Sunday

3 Marine Corps League Auxiliary conducts a memorial service, 6 p.m., veterans section of C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Public invited.

Monday

3 United Veterans of Flathead County host Memorial Day activities 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 Columbia Falls VFW Post 5650 annual presentation of veterans plaques 11a.m., Marantette Park. Public welcome.

A Look Ahead

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.

Cayuse Prairie and Fair-Mont-Egan School boards joint Eastside meeting, 7 p.m. May 30, Cayuse Prairie School library.

Cayuse Prairie School board meets to consider a contract and hiring for the 2006-2007 school year, 8:15 p.m. May 30, school library.

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

3 Meet Mark Crowley, Democratic candidate for Flathead County Commissioner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 31, Bohemian Grange Hall, Whitefish, behind Coffee Traders at 5810 U.S. 93 S. Hors d'oeuvres provided. RSVP to Joan Vetter Ehrenberg, 862-4942.

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 Glacier Stamp Club meets 7 p.m. June 5, basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Business meeting followed by slide presentation on "Errors, Freaks and Oddities on U.S. Stamps." Refreshments. Public welcome Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

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 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m. June 14, basement conference room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Emergency room physician Dr. Robert Bates will give a presentation on recognizing, treating and preventing hiking outdoor injuries. Public welcome.

3 Bigfork Land Use Committee special meeting 6 p.m. June 15, Bethany Lutheran Church. Election of officers and other business to be conducted. Call Sue Hanson, 837-5323.

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 Kalispell Women's Connection invites you to a three-course sit-down dinner by chef Amy Foote, 6-8 p.m. June 19, Rustic Fireside Room, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Guest speaker is Betty Barnett of Renton, Wash. Live music by Connie Barker. Cost $20 per person. Door prizes. Limited seating. Advance tickets available by calling Rosainne, 257-8098; or Pat, 844-2538.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 7 a.m. June 22 in the administration building boardroom.

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.