Today

3 Beginning at 9 a.m. Flathead Electric Co-operative members may experience brief outages due to a house move starting in Kalispell on Appleway Drive west on U.S. 2 to Meridian Road, north to U.S. 93, north to West Reserve, east to Helena Flats Road south, turning on East Evergreen and ending on Harmony Road.

3 Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon at the home of Katy Zundel. At 1 p.m. Lois Yaeger and Riva Amundson will give a genealogy workshop. For transportation, call Helen Steinke at 257-1632.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. today and April 11, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $10 course fee. Call 892-4087 to register.

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

3 Bet Harim Congregation of Flathead Valley hosts a community seder lead by Rabbi Allen Secher of Whitefish, 6 p.m., Glacier Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Cost $40 members; $45 nonmembers; children 5-12, $15; students 13-18, $40. Seating limited. Reservations required. Call 756-5159.

3 Flathead County Planning board town-hall meeting to review Growth Policy's 50 goals, 6 p.m., Lakeside Chapel, 236 Adams St., Lakeside.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Guest speaker Brooke White, KRMC speech pathologist discusses "Deficits Associated with Frontal Lobe Injuries." Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Kathy or Sue at 756-4723.

3 Flathead Valley Community College 2007 Honors Symposium Series presents Holly Anderson of the Boise State University Department of Education on the topic, "Is There a Boys' Crisis in Education?" at 7 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call 756-3822.

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

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

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. Jim Williams, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife program manager presents the program, "From Pumas to Penguins: Notes from a Montana Wildlife Manager in Patagonia, Argentina." Free. Public invited.

Tuesday

3 Free lecture by Casey and Eddie Rude of Connections on "Drugs in Montana, Street Outreach and Hep-C," 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. All welcome.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and April 12, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker Gary Hall talks about "What's New in County Government." No reservations are required and lunch is available for $9. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

3 Polson Rural Fire District trustee meeting 7 p.m. Big Arm Fire Hall. All area residents encouraged to attend.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School Library Media Center.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433.

3 Somers School board special meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by Facilities Planning Work Session at 7 p.m., at Somers Middle School.

3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

3 Smith Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. at the Intermediate School.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

Wednesday

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

3 School District 5 Spring Kindergarten Enrollment Day 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell, upstairs conference room. Bring birth certificates and shot records. Call 751-3430.

3 Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library Born to Read program for babies, 0-24 months, 11:30 a.m. Call 862-6657.

3 Lakeside Community Club meets at noon, Vista Linda, Somers. Margaret Baird presents a program on her recent trip to Antarctica. For reservations, call Baird, 844-2529.

Thought

"I always felt that the great high privilege, relief and comfort of friendship was that one had to explain nothing." n Katherine Mansfield, New Zealander author (1888-1923)

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board special meeting 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

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.

Montana Landlords Association meets at Kalispell Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S. Dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Call Marilyn, 752-2962.

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

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Keith Hammer of the Swan Ranger station gives a presentation on hikes and activities in the Swan Range. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 The Letterman in Concert, 8 p.m., Flathead High School. Tickets $27.50, available at Books West, 101 Main St., 752-6900, Kalispell; and at the door. Fundraiser for Kalispell Police Association.

Thursday

3 CASA for Kids annual Light of Hope ceremony to kick off a month of awareness event and education on child abuse issues, 7:30 a.m., Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Call 755-7208.

3 Kristin Donahue of FVCC Continuing Education Department and Northwest Healthcare gives a free presentation on "Recipe for Rejuvenation - Caring for the Caregiver," 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Sponsored by the nonprofit Development Partnership. Public invited.

3 Flathead County Republican Party meets at noon at the Bulldog.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Kalispell Rotary.

3 Flathead County Fair board meets 6 p.m., fairgrounds office.

3 DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar 6:30 p.m., Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Child care available.. All welcome. Call 752-7021.

3 Gregory Wieting, certified BodyTalk practitioner and Reiki master teacher, gives a free public presentation and demonstration on energy medicine, 7-9 p.m., Shanti Yoga Studio, 235 Central Ave. Whitefish. Call 471-7029.

3 Flathead Valley Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. U.S. Geological Survey research ecologist Dan Fagre presents a program on "From Glaciers to Macroinvertebrates: The Cascading Ecological Effect of Climate Change at Glacier National Park." Wade Fredenberg, U.S. Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologists, also speaks on implications for the Flathead and Glacier Park's fisheries. Free. Refreshments. Public invited.

3 Patricia Andrews, U.S. Forest Service fire behavior research scientist, give a Wildland Fire Behavior presentation 7 p.m., Swan Ecosystem Center, Condon Work Center. No admission, but donations appreciated. Call 754-3137.

Friday

3 FVCC's Global Friends discusses segments of "An Inconvenient Truth," noon, BSS 132, facilitated by student Jessica Dumke. Free. All welcome. Call Gerda Reeb, 756-3945.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Clairmonts St., Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Free presentation and reception on "Adopt a Trail" in Glacier Park with guest speakers George Ostrom and Bob Nystuen, 5-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Glacier National Park Fund, 862-6110.

3 American Association of University Women annual book sale 3-9 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 14; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 15, Kalispell Center Mall. Proceeds support FVCC scholarships. Call 755-8125.

3 The Pachyderm Club meets at noon in the Bulldog at the WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Guest speaker is Roger Nasset, Kalispell Chief of Police. Lunch available. Public invited.

3 Fundraiser for long time Whitefish resident and licensed acupuncturist Diane Carter, who is battling breast cancer, 5-9 p.m., Bohemian Grange Hall, behind Montana Coffee Traders, south of Whitefish. Silent auction, alternative medicine demonstrations. Drop off aluminum cans, used computer ink cartridges and old cell phones to be recycled. Adults and children welcome. Donations appreciated. Call Mimi Beadles, 862-7974.

3 Montanans for Multiple Use and Montanans for Property Rights host guest speaker Attorney Fred Kelly Grant on topic " Coordinating Public and Private Land Use: Coping with these Times on Our Lands," 6:30 p.m., Country Kitchen, Flathead County Fairgrounds.

A Look Ahead

3 Columbia Falls Lions Club annual pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14, North Valley Senior Citizens Center, Nucleus Ave. Cost $4.50, adults; $3, children; $14, families. Everyone welcome.

3 Share Fair sponsored by United Way, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 14, Kalispell Center Mall. Local health and human service agencies, nonprofits, clubs and service organizations will be represented. Public welcome. Call 752-7266 or 888-720-7266.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 14, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell.

33 Baker Hair & Body Salon offers free haircuts for Locks of Love, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 14, Baker and First Street, Whitefish. Appointments encouraged. Call 862-9633.

3 Flathead County Library Human Rights Film Series presents "Mohawk Girls" 2 p.m. April 14, Columbia Falls branch library. Free. Parental discretion advised.

3 Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sams RV Club will meets at noon April 14 in the Kalispell Eagles Club basement, 37 First St. W. Lunch served. Bring own serviceware and a salad or dessert to share. All interested welcome. To reserve your space, call 257-3163 or 752-0159.

3 Stars Over Galilee Buffet Dinner and Benefit by the Flathead Chapter of Pilgrms of Ibillin, 6:30 p.m. April 14, Bohemian Grange Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, U.S. 93 south of Whitefish, behind Coffee Traders. Gourmet middle-Eastern cuisine. Don Griggs will speak on "Building Peace on the Desktop of Students." Adults, $15, children, $1 per year of age, at the door. Attendance limited. All welcome. Call Linda deKort, 755-3704; or Martha Bisharat, 862-6931.

3 Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie Hula show, 7 p.m. April 14, KM Theater, 50 Second St., Kalispell. Tickets available at Books West in Kalispell, and Montana Coffee Traders in Whitefish and Columbia Falls.

3 American Legion of Montana District 4 spring meeting April 15, Lincoln County High School, 340 Ninth St. E., Libby. Workshops begin 10 a.m.; veterans benefit workshop 11 a.m.; banquet at noon; business meeting 1:30 p.m.

Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon April 16, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Guest speaker Jim Fitzgerald, executive director Intermountain Children's Home in Helena, will discuss future outreach programs in the Flathead. All welcome. Call 837-3771.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., April 16, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Columbian human rights activist, Yaneth Perez, president of Dawn of Women for Arauca, gives a presentation on the human rights situation in Arauca, Colombia, 7 p.m. April 16, FVCC Blake Hall board room. Free and everyone welcome. Call 756-3945.

3 Buffet luncheon and "Victorian Tea," 11:30 a.m., April 17, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Cost is $12. Glen Kinsey of Glen's Teas & things will talk about teas. Marie Stoeckley of Eureka will also speak. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Rosainne at 257-8098. Complimentary child care by reservation. Presented by Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., April 17, Lakeside Elementary.

3 Teens 'n Crisis gives a presentation on methamphetamine use in the Flathead, 5:30 p.m. April 17, Columbia Falls Junior High School. Call 892-6530.

3 Flathead County Planning board town-hall meeting to review Growth Policy's 50 goals, 6 p.m. April 17, Bethany Lutheran Church basement, 8559 U.S. 35, Bigfork.

3 Canyon Elementary informational meeting 6-7 p.m. April 17. Call 387-5323.

3 Columbia Falls Women's Connection invites public to a "Festival of Food, Fun and Frivolous Facts," 6:30 p.m. North Valley Baptist Church. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, demonstrations, and free samples. Guest speark is Marie Stoeckley. Cost is $7.50 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Sherry at 892-5990. Co-sponsored by Stonecroft.

3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. April 17, at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Bring your own tree to this workshop or watch others works on theirs. Free and the public is invited. Contact Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 18, Flathead High School.

3 Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library Born to Read program for babies, 0-24 months, 11:30 a.m. April 18. Call 862-6657.

3 Whitefish Garden Club meets 7 p.m. April 18, Whitefish Library. Topic is "Perennials for Montana." Public welcome.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. April 18, Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. The film "Call of the Condor," documenting eco-village activists in Peru, will be show. Coffee and tea provided. Desserts and other drinks available to purchase. All welcome. Call Edmund Fitzgerald, 837-5548; or Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 Canyon Elementary kindergarten 2007-2008 registration 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. April 19. Call 387-5323 for an appointment.

3 Cayuse Prairie School kindergarten round-up and registration 8:30-11:30 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. April 19. Bring child's birth certificate and immunization records. Call 756-4560, ext. 10 to schedule a time.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., April 19, Libby VFW.

3 Flathead County Library, Kalispell, celebrates Support Teen Literature Day April 19. Help create a "Teen Picks" bookmark, 4 p.m. in the Teen Lounge. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Flathead Valley Community College 2007 Honors Symposium Series presents Lt. Col. Kevin Farrel, Department of History at the U.S. Military Academy on the topic, "History of Gender Integration in the Military" at 7 p.m., April 19, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call 756-3822.

3 Flathead County Library, Kalispell, celebrates National Poetry Month and National Library Week with an all-ages open microphone poetry reading, 7 p.m. April 19. Call Public Services Librarian Jocelyne Bodden at 758-5823.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 20, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Sage Spa Living third annual Earth Day event 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 20, Whitefish. Donation of $25 gives you choice of haircut, express facial, massage, express manicure or pedicure. Limited space. For an appointment call 862-0873. Proceeds benefit American Wildlands.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., April 20 at the West Valley fire station, 2412 Farm to Market Road. All welcome. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Russ, 214-4248.

3 Renowned climate change researcher Steven Running, University of Montana, gives a free presentation on "Climate Trends in Montana," 7 p.m. April 20, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Henning Stabins, 892-6313.

3 FVCC multicultural event in observation of Earth Day noon, April 20, Blake Hall. Helen Pilling gives a presentation, "From Rails to Trails." Bring your lunch. Free. Public welcome. Call K.C. Zwisler, 756-3836.

Blazing Paddles Film Festival, 7 p.m. April 20, Flathead High School Auditorium. Best films from 25th annual National Paddling Film Festival. Advance tickets $10, or $12 at door. Available at Books West, Kalispell; Runner Up Sports, Whitefish; Silver Moon Kayak Co., Somers. Call 752-3794.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. April 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. April 21, Mountain West Bank, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Learn about the Power Palette System. All welcome. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.

3 Montana Woman Foundation's annual Clothes Closet sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21, at Curves, 200 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Donations of functional clothing in good condition are tax deductible. Drop-offs at Curves, Montana Woman Complex, 1103 S. Main, and Glacier Wallflower, No. 9, U.S. 2 E., Columbia Falls. Call 755-5753.

3 Life Line Screening program for stroke, bone density and heart disease, beginning at 9 a.m. April 21, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St., Columbia Falls. Cost $139. Pre-registration required. Call 1-877-237-1287.

3 Earth Day festivities, April 21, Depot Park, Kalispell. Scavenger hunt and community clean-up 9-11 a.m.; barbecue 11 a.m. to noon, poster contest winners announced, noon to 1 p.m. Call Bob Morrow, manager at Valley Recycling, 257-4302. Co-sponsored by Kalispell Downtown Association Merchants and Montana Conservation Corps.

3 Elrod School's Destination Imagination team rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 21, at the school, 412 Third Ave. W., Kalispell. Donations welcome. Drop off at school. Call 756-1973.

3 United Way's Christmas in April, home improvement blitz, April 21. If you are a senior citizen on a limited income and need home maintenance or repairs done, or wish to volunteer, call United Way, 752-7266.

3 Teddy Bear Picnic 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Children 2 to 6 years old are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear and enjoy stories, songs and sweets. Call Jocelyne Bodden, 758-5823.

3 Flathead County Library Human Rights Film Series presents "Saz: The Palestinian rapper for Change" 2 p.m. April 21, Columbia Falls branch library. Free. Parental discretion advised.

3 "100 Best" Art Show by youth of Whitefish Community Center Programs and director Laura Blankenship, reception and opening 7-9 p.m. April 21, Sage Spa and Salon, 525 Railway Ave., Whitefish. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Call 249-5344.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 to 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. April 23, Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 to 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. April 23, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 293-0100 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., April 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. April 23 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 24, Columbia Falls High School.

3 Flathead County Planning board town-hall meeting to review Growth Policy's 50 goals, 6 p.m. April 24, Glacier National Park Community Building, park headquarters, West Glacier.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. April 24 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library Born to Read program for babies, 0-24 months, 11:30 a.m. April 25. Call 862-6657.

3 FVCC multicultural slideshow presentation on the "Crisis in Darfur" by Liz Helpern, a local student and human rights advocate, noon, April 25, Blake Hall. Free. Public welcome. Call Gerda Reeb, 756-3945.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m. April 25 in the blood mobile, at the U.S. Post office, Meridian Road.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 26, in the blood mobile, FVCC.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross volunteer orientation beginning at noon April 27, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433.

3 Eureka Rendezvous Days April 27-29. Barbecue and concert kick off 5 p.m. April 27, Lake Koocanusa Arena. Weekend events include parade, carnival, quilt, art and car shows, black powder shoot, mountain man events, crafts fair, kids games. Tickets and information: www.eurekaevents.com.

3 Columbia Falls Kiwanis Mountain Madness Motocross April 27-29, Hungry Horse Motocross Track. Registration 6-9 p.m. April 27, 6:30-8 a.m. April 28-29. Races begin 8 a.m. April 28-29. Gate admission $10 for entire weekend. Children under 12 free. Concessions and restrooms available. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis community projects. Call 892-7283 pr 892-1776.

3 United Way's Christmas in April construction project day, April 28. If you are a senior citizen on a limited income and need home maintenance or repairs done, or wish to volunteer, call United Way, 752-7266.

3 Flathead County Library Human Rights Film Series presents "Life and Debt" 2 p.m. April 28, Columbia Falls branch library. Free. Parental discretion advised.

3 Eighth annual Scraps and Threads Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Eureka. Free admission. Vendors on site, refreshments, door prizes, raffles, boutique.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 30, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 FVCC multicultural event "" 6 p.m., April 30, Blake Hall. Documentary film, "Emmanuel's Gift" which take place in Ghana will be shown and discussed. Free. Public welcome. Call Gerda Reeb, 756-3945.

3 Spring enrollment begins May 1 for students new to School District 5, grades 1-8, enrollment office, 233 First Ave. E., (above Flathead County Library), Kalispell. Call 751-3430.

3 Flathead County Planning board town-hall meeting to review Growth Policy's 50 goals, 6 p.m. May 1, Mountain West Bank, 601 Spokane Ave., Whitefish.

3 Lakeside annual Swap-O-Rama 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 5, Lakeside School gym and parking lot. New and used items and products, imports, furniture, toys, books, tools, vehicles, sporting goods and more. To reserve a space, call Jennifer, 844-3216.

3 Bibler Spring Garden Tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12-13. Proceeds benefit FVCC Scholarship Program. Advance ticket sales only, $10 adults, $3 children. Call 756-3963.

3 Northern Rockies Paddling Symposium 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19-20, Wayfarers State Park, Bigfork. Demonstrations of kayaks and canoes from area paddlesports shops. Learn tips and techniques. Free. Call Silver Moon Kayak Company, 752-3794.

3 Loon & Fish Festival 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 26-27, Seeley Lake Community Hall. Art show, soup bowl lunch to benefit Seeley Lake Food Bank, outdoor topics, demonstrations, children's art and raffle. Bird and wildflower walks, guided trip to view nesting loons, May 27. Call Alpine Artisans, 406-793-5706.

3 Dressage for the Park dressage show, June 16-17, Rebecca Farm, Kalispell. Call Lindy Marriott at 752-4627 or Joy Struble at 755-8870

3 Columbia Falls Relay for Life for American Cancer Society June 22-23, Columbia Falls High School. Call Kathy Emerson, 862-7914; or Dina Pomper, 755-7004.

3 Kalispell Relay for Life for American Cancer Society 6 p.m. June 22 to 10 a.m. June 23, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184.

3 Big Mountain Resort opens June 30 for summer operations. Call 862-2911.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1967 40th reunion July 27-29 during Heritage Days. Call Cyndy Gochanour Deist, 755-3942; or Gail Shay Linne, 892-1935.

3 School District 5 fall enrollment begins 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 1, 233 First Ave. E., (above Flathead County Library), Kalispell. Call 751-3430.

Flathead High School Class of 1997 class reunion Aug. 10-11. E-mail fhsbraves1997@yahoo.com