Today

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 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Curriculum Committee meets at 10 a.m., administration office.

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 Soroptimist of Whitefish annual $3 bag sale, 1-5 p.m. today through Saturday, 303 First St.

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 History Book Club discusses Ivan Doig's "This House of Sky," 6:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.3 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, and Wildlife Services biologist, 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 Clairmont St., Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Soroptimist of Whitefish annual $3 bag sale, 1-5 p.m. today and Saturday, 303 First St.

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. today; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, 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 Burger night at the Eagles, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

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. Donations appreciated.

Saturday

3 Columbia Falls Lions Club annual pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Senior Citizens Center, 205 Nucleus Ave. Cost $4.50, adults; $3.50, children; $14, families. Tickets available from Lions club members and at the door. Everyone welcome.

3 West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue annual indoor fundraiser rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14 and 21, 2399 Whitefish Stage Road (West Valley Fire Hall). Lunch is available. Donations welcome. Pick up availalbe. Call 755-3643 or 755-5578.

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

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

3 Share Fair sponsored by United Way, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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 33 Baker Hair & Body Salon offers free haircuts for Locks of Love, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Baker and First Street, Whitefish. Appointments encouraged. Call 862-9633.

3 Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sams RV Club will meets at noon 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 The public is welcome to attend the Montana Puppet Guild's free puppet shows to celebrate National Day of Puppetry, 1-3:45 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall.

3 FVCC's Green Team invites the public to a rally and community photo for "Step It Up 2007," part of a nationwide campaign directed to U.S. Congress to raise awareness of global warming issues. Event is from 1-3 p.m. Photo line-up at 1:50 p.m. Live music, guest speakers, children's activities and food vendors. Call 756-3967.

3 Step It Up Rally 2005 1-3:30 p.m. West Glacier Elementary School, featuring several guest speakers, musicians Jack Gladstone and Jay DiPaola. Call Janet Barwick, 222-9561; or Heather Ellsworth, 897-2165.

3 Soroptimist of Whitefish annual $3 bag sale, 1-5 p.m. today, 303 First St.

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

3 Stars Over Galilee Buffet Dinner and Benefit by the Flathead Chapter of Pilgrms of Ibillin, 6:30 p.m., 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., KM Theater, 50 Second St., Kalispell. Tickets available at Books West in Kalispell, and Montana Coffee Traders in Whitefish and Columbia Falls.

Sunday

3 American Association of University Women annual book sale continues 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Kalispell Center Mall. Proceeds support FVCC scholarships. Call 755-8125.

3 American Legion of Montana District 4 spring meeting, 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.

Monday

3 Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, 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., 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., FVCC Blake Hall board room. Free and everyone welcome. Call 756-3945.

3 Rob Gilbert, member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, talks about "How Christ Heals Resistant Problems," 7 p.m. Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Donations accepted.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Tuesday

3 Buffet luncheon and "Victorian Tea," 11:30 a.m., 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., Lakeside Elementary.

3 Teens 'n Crisis gives a presentation on methamphetamine use in the Flathead, 5:30 p.m., 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., Bethany Lutheran Church basement, 8559 U.S. 35, Bigfork.

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

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 6 p.m., school library.

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 speaker 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. 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 Flathead Democratic Central Committee meets 7 p.m. KM Theatre, downtown Kalispell. Officers will be elected..

Wednesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Sue Hansen discusses how to enrich young children. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

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 Relay for Life 2007 team captains meeting, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, 605 Ninth St. W. Call Dina Pomper, 755-7004.

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

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m., 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.