Today

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

3 Story time as part of the Week of the Young Child, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in JC Penney Center Court, Kalispell Center Mall. All welcome.

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 Polson Chamber of Commerce meets 5-7 p.m. Delaney's Landscaping. Call Michelle, 883-5969.

3 Kalispell Senior Center potluck, 403 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Meeting 5 p.m.; potluck 5:30 p.m. Call 756-1605.

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.

3 Elrod School Skate Night 7-9 p.m. Boys & Girls Club, 155 Shady Lane, Kalispell. Fundraiser for Elrod's Destination Imagination team trip to compete in Globals in Knoxville, Tenn. Call Anne Castren, 751-3700.

Friday

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

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 8:30 a.m. in the school library.

3 International Gift Festival featuring fair trade gift and food items, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. Call 755-8772.

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

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

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 Sunday. Barbecue and concert kick off 5 p.m. today, 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 Sunday, Hungry Horse Motocross Track. Registration 6-9 p.m. today, 6:30-8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Races begin 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Gate admission $10 for entire weekend. Children under 12 free. Concessions and restrooms available. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis community projects. Call 892-7283 or 892-1776.

3 Glacier Twins fundraising auction 6:30 p.m. Blue Moon Night Club, Columbia Falls. Joe Warner, auctioneer; dancing to Sonny King and Blue Moon Band starts at 9:30 p.m.

3 Boomers Singles Group dinner, Red's Wines and Blues, Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Marla, 752-1467. All singles welcome.

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.

3 Special Friends Advocacy Program 21st annual Basket "Ball" at 8 p.m. at the Elks, Kalispell. Raffles, silent auction. Everyone welcome. Call 756-5488 or Rebecca at 257-3007.

Thought

"Perfect order is the forerunner of perfect horror." n Carlos Fuentes, Mexican author.

Saturday

3 Today is Poppy Day. Honor America's veterans by wearing a poppy.

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

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 Special Friends Advocacy Program 21st annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Edgerton School, Kalispell. Admission by donation. Call 756-5488 or Rebecca at 257-3007.

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 Eureka Rendezvous Days continue today and Sunday. 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 International Gift Festival featuring fair trade gift and food items, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. Call 755-8772.

3 Kalispell Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kalispell Center Mall west parking lot.

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 Big Arm Association potluck 5 p.m. at Big Arm Fire Hall. Tribal game warden Willie Burke and wildlife biologist Stacy Korbel discuss bear facts and safety. Bring a dish.

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

3 Awesome '80s Prom benefit for CASA for Kids, 8 p.m. to midnight, Red's Wines and Blues, Kalispell. Tickets $100 per couple, at the door. Call Tami Kreitinger, 270-3932.

Sunday

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

3 Eureka Rendezvous Days continue today. Events include carnival, quilt, art and car shows, black powder shoot, mountain man events, crafts fair, kids games. Tickets and information: www.eurekaevents.com.

3 Neighbors in Need Spring Brunch 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hampton Inn, Kalispell. $12 per person; $5, children 10 and under. Catered by Vista Linda. Tickets available from your Congressional representative. Call 752-7266.

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.

3 Taste of Bigfork 2007, 2-6 p.m. Wine, music, fine food from area establishments. Raffle 5:30 p.m. Garden Bar and Grill. Tickets $40 per person at Electric Avenue Gifts, Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce; 837-5888.

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.

Tuesday

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., May 1 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Somers School board Curriuculum and Extracurricular Committee meets 4 p.m.; Facilities Planning Committee meets 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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

3 18th annual Project Whitefish wine tasting, food festival and auction, 6-9 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge. Silent and live auctions. Seating limited. Tickets $40 per person. Call 862-5371, ext. 221.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2, Glacier Eye Clinic.

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 American Heart Association Adult and Child CPR class, 6 p.m., May 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost $50. Pre-registration required. Call 751-4500.

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 Cholesterol screening 7-10 a.m., May 3, The Summit. Fast of 10-12 hours required. No appointment necessary. Call 751-4500.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., May 3, North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls.

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 Therapy acrylic painting for beginners, 1-3 p.m. every Thursday, starting May 3, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Class size limited. Call 756-1605.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., May 4, Whitefish High School.

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 City-wide sixth grade students-only dance, 7-9 p.m. May 4, Kalispell Junior High School gym. $5 admission. Must have permission slip signed by parent to attend. Fundraiser for Elrod's Destination Imagination team trip to compete in Globals in Knoxville, Tenn. Call Anne Castren, 751-3700.

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 Bibler Spring Garden Tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5-6 and May 12 and 13. Proceeds benefit FVCC Scholarship Program. Advance ticket sales only, $10 adults, $3 children. Call 756-3963.

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 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., May 8, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.3 Kila School special board meeting to canvass votes, 7:30 a.m. May 9.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. May 9, in the school library. Public welcome.

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

"Low Fat … Great Taste" class, 7 p.m. May 9, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 American Heart Association Basic First Aid training, 6 p.m., May 10, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost $40. Pre-registration required. Call 751-4500.

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 Third annual Great Northern 5K Fun Run and Walk 9 a.m. May 12, Great Northern Historical Trail, near Meridian and Center Street, Kalispell. Pre-registration $16 with T-shirt, $8 without. Day-of-registration at 8 a.m., $18 with T-shirt, $10 without. Forms available at www.runmt.com, The Summit, Sportsman, Flathead Fitness. Call 471-1949.

3 Fourth annual Flathead Cherry Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12, Yellow Bay 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 "Queen of the May" Mother's Day Gala, 6 p.m. May 12, KM Building mezzanine, Kalispell. Dinner catered by Red's, Wines and Blues, Classical guitar by Steve Eckels. Silent auction. Tickets $60, at Books West, Kalispell or call Catherine Flynn, 261-1906. Fundraiser for Glacier Lifelong Learning Center, a Waldorf school.

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 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., May 14, 133 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

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 American Heart Association Adult and Child CPR training, 6 p.m., May 17, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost $50. Pre-registration required. Call 751-4500.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 19, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.

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 Republican Women meet at noon May 21, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. A representative from Eagle Transit will talk about the new bus service in Glacier Park. Lunch $10. Call Lois Lauman, president, 857-3512.

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 31st annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival, May 26-27. Kayak racing down the Wild Mile of the Swan River; 837-5888. For triathlon information, call Kalispell Athletic Club, 752-2880.

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 Healthcare provider New CPR training, 6 p.m. May 29 and 31, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500.

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