Today

Flathead Audubon field trip in search of raptors along Flathead Lake's east and west shore, Polson, the Mission Valley and Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge. Meet to carpool at 8:30 a.m. at Somers Park 'n' Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 83. Bring lunch, binoculars or scope and warm clothes. All welcome. Call Bob Rost, 837-2255.

Western Life Enhancement Foundation Whale of a Sale continues 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Shop for exercise equipment, sporting goods, building supplies, tools, tack and furniture. Proceeds benefit youth equine programs in the Flathead Valley. Free admission. The Humane Society of Northwest Montana's mobile adoption vehicle, The Beagle, will be on hand 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Red Cedar Circle ancient spiritual path for healing, 5 p.m., 1720 E. Second St., Whitefish. Free. Call 863-9412 or Jill Fanning at 862-8070. All welcome.

Monday

Northridge Drive between Sherry Lane and South Parkridge will be closed during daylight hours today and Tuesday for utility construction by GK Construction.

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.

Daughters of American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet for lunch, 1 p.m. Chinatown Restaurant, Kalispell. Reta Sands presents a program on the Mayflower. For transportation, call Helen Steinke, 257-1632.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Safe Routes to School interactive workshop for Evergreen School District 50, 4-7 p.m. Evergreen Junior High School, 20 W. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell; facilitated by Jeff Key, lead engineer for Robert Peccia and Associates. Open to public. Call Darla Harmon, 752-3255.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group invites the public to a special dinner catered by Gina's Catering, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Cost $3. Museum tour 5-5:45 p.m., dinner 6 p.m.; discussion of survivor and care giver issues follows. RSVP to Sue, 756-4725; or Kathy, 756-4723. Families, friends and all care givers also welcome.

FVCC Local Topics/Global Issues lecture series presents Dr. Jason Schmidt discussing his medical trip to rural Ethiopia and cultural aspects of medicine in Africa, at 6 p.m., Blake Hall board room. Free and the public is welcome to attend. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Flathead Audubon invites freelance photographer/writer Chuck Haney to present his slideshow "Greatest Click Tour" 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free and the public is welcome.

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

Deer Park School board meets at 7 p.m. at the school.

Tuesday

Northridge Drive between Sherry Lane and South Parkridge will be closed during daylight hours today for utility construction by GK Construction.

Public is invited to a free community lecture 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Clinically-based Mental Health Programs in School Setting-CSCT and Outpatient Services." RSVP to 756-3950.

Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 9 a.m. to noon, Three Rivers Ambulance Building, 31 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Cost is $10. Angie's Greenhouse displays dried and silk floral arrangements for the holidays. Guest speaker is Barb Madden. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Rosainne at 257-8098. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker Virginia Sloan of the Flathead Job Service Workforce Center discusses "The Flathead Valley Landscape. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $9. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 1:30-4 p.m., Golden Agers Senior Center, 121 Second St., Whitefish. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

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