Today

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Dinner and chance to meet Gerry 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.

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

Whitefish Growth Policy Community Forum visioning session 6 p.m. Whitefish City Hall. Open to public.

Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m., Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell, north entrance. Youth ages 12 and up and adults welcome. Call First Lieutenants Dave Brim, 257-7547 or Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Society for Creative Anachronism's local group Shire of Crystal Crags annual arts and science competition and campout today and Sunday, 1503 Holt Stage Road, Kalispell. Activities, mock combat fighting and equestrian battles begin at 10 a.m. Period costumes encouraged. Entrance fee $5. Call Vanessa or Russell Fitzpatrick at 755-9336.

Sunday

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

Monday

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.

Columbia Falls VFW Post 5650 annual presentation of veterans plaques 11a.m., Marantette Park. Public welcome.

Deer Park School board meets at 4:30 p.m. today and Tuesday to conduct interviews at the school.

House District 10 and Senate District 5 candidate forum 7 p.m. Lakeside Community Chapel, downtown Lakeside.

Tuesday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30 and 31, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

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

Deer Park School board meets at 4:30 p.m. today to conduct interviews at the school.

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

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. 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., 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., school library.