Today

3 Kila School board technology meeting, at 7:30 a.m.; budget meeting 5:30 p.m., at the school.

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

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

3 Wellness Education Center's Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board special meeting and work session, 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School Library Media Center.

3 Art as Business lecture series continues 5:30-7 p.m., with topic, "Reproducing your Artwork, Hockaday Museum of Art. 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free for members; $10 for non-members. Pre-registration requested. Call 755-5268.

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

3 Helena Flats School board meets to award contract bids, at 6 p.m., school library.

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

3 Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Water Works building, Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

3 Whitefish School District board has a special meeting at 7 p.m. in the Whitefish High School Library.

3 Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Public invited.

Wednesday

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

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

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

3 Helena Flats Kindergarten round-up 12:45 to 4 p.m. Call 257-23012 for an appointment.

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

3 Helena Flats School board special meeting at 6 p.m., to read and review contract bid, school library.

3 Flathead County Fair board special meeting at 7 p.m., fairgrounds office.

3 Free Falun Dafa Quigong class, 7 p.m., community room of Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Katherine Combes, 257-9798.

Thursday

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

3 Director and curator Linda Engh-Grady leads a tour of Hockaday Museum of Art at noon, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free with regular admission to museum. Call 755-5268.

3 NAMI-Flathead Affiliate meets at 1-2:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Discussion on Montana State 2007 legislative action. Call Tom Bartlett, 885-3865. Open to public.

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 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets 4-5:30 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. Jody White will talk about emergency preparedness. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 KRMC and Diabetes Care Program Insulin Pump Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., Buffalo Hills Conference Center, KRMC. Andy Evans gives a presentation on "Getting the Most Out of Your Insulin Pump. Free, Dinner complementary. Call 751-5454 to reserve a space.

3 Flathead Civil War Roundtable meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Presentation on Civil War prisoner camps. New members welcome. Call Ron Juno, 862-2239.

Friday

3 Kila School board Technology surplus sale 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the school.

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

Thought

"The door to the past is a strange door. It swings open and things pass through it, but they pass in one direction only. No man can return across that threshold, though he can look down still and see the green light waver in the water weeds." n Loren Eiseley, American anthropologist (1907-1977).

3 The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Bulldog at the WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Guest speaker is Bob Brown from Center for the Rocky Mountain West. Lunch available for purchase. Public invited.

3 Cornelius Hedges Elementary School Arbor Day festivities, 827 Fourth Ave. E., Kalispell. "It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown" video 12:45 p.m. followed by flag raising 2 p.m. and tree planting, 2:30 p.m. Parents invited. Call Bette Albright, 752-4836.

3 Eureka Rendezvous Days today through April 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 today through April 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 Flathead Valley Jazz Society "Swingin' on High" dance concert fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., Kalispell Eagles Ballroom, 37 First St. W. Tickets $10 per person. Raffles, door prizes. Proceeds benefit Flathead Jazz Stampede. A non-smoking event. Call Gary Fischer, 752-4718.

Saturday

3 United Way's Christmas in April construction project day. 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 Audubon birding field trip to Smith Lake Waterfowl Production Area. Meet at 8 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks building on Meridian Road. Bring binoculars or scope. Call Bob Lee, 257-0363.

3 Epworth United Methodist Church spring rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Family clothing, furniture, toys, baked goods and more. Proceeds go to child abuse victims locally and globally. Call Sue Jacobson, 755-5375.

3 Director and curator Linda Engh-Grady leads a tour of Hockaday Museum of Art at 11 a.m., 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free with regular admission to museum. Call 755-5268.

3 Columbia Falls Arbor Day celebration and fundraiser, 12:30 p.m., at "The Falls." Civil Air Patrol Cadets and Boy Scouts open ceremony; guest speaker Department of Natural Resources western region forester Mark Lennon; live music; activities; inflatable bouncer; free seedlings; concessions. All welcome. Call Barbara Jenkins, 471-5228; or Laura Bell, 892-7267.

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

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

3 Flathead Freedom Forum presents the film, "America: Secret Beginning," 4-8 p.m., 424 Main St., upstairs (across from Wheat Montana). Live music by Spostah. Call 751-5111.

3 Kila School auction and dinner 5:30 p.m., at the school.

Sunday

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

Monday

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

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m., at The Summit. Those who have chronic pain and their family, friends and care givers are welcome. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 FVCC multicultural event 6 p.m., 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.

A Look Ahead

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 18th annual Project Whitefish wine tasting, food festival and auction, 6-9 p.m. May 1, Grouse Mountain Lodge. Silent and live auctions. Seating limited. Tickets $40 per person. Call 862-5371, ext. 221.

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. May 2 in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Kalispell Ministerial Association sponsors a prayer breakfast in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, 6:30 a.m. May 3, Salvation Army, Bountiful Drive, Kalispell. Cost $5 for meal. Tickets available at door. Call Drew Buckner, 249-1780 or Daniel Lambert, 752-7021.

3 Evergreen School District Kindergarten round-up and preschool enrollment, 1-7 p.m. May 3. Call 751-1113, ext. 16, for an appointment.

3 Whitefish Farmers Market opens for season 4-6 p.m. May 3, Pin and Cue Bowling Lanes. Locally grown and made products. Call Joanna Barnes, 862-3451; or Ann Donahue, 862-5139. Proceeds benefit Whitefish community.

3 Memorial service to honor the late Allen Hibbard, 2 p.m. May 3, Salish Kootenai College Amphitheater, Pablo. Call Kathie Maiers, 406-275-4887.

3 Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support group meets at 7 p.m. May 3, at The Summit. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

3 First Presbyterian Church, 301 Central Ave., Whitefish, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4; 8:30 a.m. to noon May 5. Youth group annual flower sale fundraiser for mission trip to San Antonio, Texas. Hanging baskets, geraniums, flats and half-flats.

3 Director and curator Linda Engh-Grady leads a tour of Hockaday Museum of Art at 4 p.m., May 4, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free with regular admission to museum. Call 755-5268.

3 Montana Dahlia Society annual tuber sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5, at Wal-Mart's west entrance. Call Bill McClaren, 257-2540.

3 Lakeside seventh 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 Flathead Shrine Club and Flathead Valley Orthopedic Center hold a free screening clinic for children with orthopedic or problems with burns, 8 a.m. May 5, at the orthopedic center. Call 752-7900, ext. 220 to schedule an evaluation.

3 Classic and antique car show and craft show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5, Kalispell Christian Church, 1075 Foy's Lake Road, Kalispell.

3 Divorce Care seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation, 6 p.m. May 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Call 257-5683.

3 Flathead County Republicans Lincoln-Reagan dinner May 5, Bulldog, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. No-host cocktails, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Jerry Brown, Dean of Journalism, University of Montana. For tickets call Anita Hoye, 257-1860; or Mitzi Anderson, 862-6357.

3 Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR all-day class, May 5, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. May 7 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets May 7 in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk at 7 p.m.; regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. with a short slide show, "Designing the U.S. State Birds and Flowers Issue of 1982." Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 Kila School election noon to 8 p.m. May 8.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. May 8 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Kila School special board meeting to canvass votes, 7:30 a.m. May 9.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. May 9 in the administration building boardroom.

3 History Book Club discusses John Fraley's "A Woman's Way West," 6:30 p.m., May 10, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.

3 Bigfork Art and Cultural Center's annual benefit auction, Brims & Biddin' IV, May 11, Flathead Lake Lodge. Barbecue, no-host bar. Auction begins 5:30 p.m. Tickets $22 for members, $25 for nonmembers at art center gift shop, or call 837-6927.

3 Yellow Bay Community Club fourth annual Flathead Cherry Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12, at the clubhouse, Montana 35, mile marker 18. Live music, baked goods and local crafts sale. Lunch available. Call Jackie, 982-3839.

3 Free car seat inspections 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12, Kalispell Center Mall, sponsored by State Farm and KRMC. Call Wendy Olson, 751-4502.

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 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. May 15, in the school library.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. May 15, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Kila School board meets at 8:30 a.m. May 16 at the school.

3 Valley Voices Spring Concert, with the Flathead Valley Homeschool ensemble, 7 p.m. May 19, Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Broadway show music and inspirational and gospel selections. Reception follows. Public welcome.

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 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m. May 21, at The Summit. Those who have chronic pain and their family, friends and care givers are welcome. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. May 21, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. May 22, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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 Montana Quarter Horse Youth Association Stampede June 7-10, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Jumping, reining, barrel racing and more.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m. June 11, at The Summit. Those who have chronic pain and their family, friends and care givers are welcome. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 History Book Club discusses Carl B. Glasscock's "War of the Copper Kings" 6:30 p.m., June 14, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.

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 Whitefish Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, June 22-23, Whitefish High School athletic field. Call Aubonny Carlson, 863-8867; or Annie Mclaughline, 862-5580.

3 Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Polson, 301 16th Ave. E.

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

3 History Book Club discusses Norma Smith's biography, "Jeannette Rankin" 6:30 p.m., July 12, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.

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 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1977 30th reunion July 27-28 during Heritage Days. Call Jim Cheff, 892-3682.

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.

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

3 Nature Energy Universe (NEU) hosts a Body, Mind and Spirit Fair, Sept. 8-9, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Health consultation, rejuvenation technologies, yoga, feng shui, massage workshops and videos and more. Call Barb and Mike Thomas, 406-227-8401