Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Trinity Lutheran School.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., in the blood mobile, Semitool, Kalispell.

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 Youth Suicide Coalition meets 4-5:30 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Presenter will be Candace Powell of the Crisis Line and MHP. Open to public.

3 Teen Advisory Group meets 4 p.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens meet today. Business meeting 5 p.m.; potluck supper follows. Program topic is "Fishing in Alaska," at 6:15 p.m. Bring a dish or $3 donation. Rolls and beverages furnished. Call 257-1598.

3 Kila School technology meeting 5 p.m.

3 Investment Seminars of America free educational seminar on topic, "Choose Your Own Direction," 5:30 p.m., 6 Sunset Plaza, Suite B., Kalispell. Call 752-7232 to reserve a seat.

3 Introductory winter and avalanche safety course, 6-9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Classroom and field instruction. Sponsored by Flathead National Forest and Glacier Country Avalanche Center. Call 758-5295 to register.

3 Books and Knits, 7 p.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Knit and have tea while librarians Martha Furman and Jocelyne Bodden recommend winter reading. Call 758-5713.

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

3 Chrysti M. Smith, host of the radio series, "Chrysti the Wordsmith," presents a program about food terms and expressions, "Eating Our Words," 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Free and open to public. Call 837-6927.

Friday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Flathead High School.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-4 p.m., in the blood mobile, Alpine Hospital. Sponsored by Coffee Traders.

3 Swingin' is Believin', a swing dance band plays music of the '30s, '40s and '50s, 7-9:30 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Benefit for Lighthouse Christian Group for the Developmentally Disabled. Dance demonstrations by Flathead High School Swing Dance Club. Silent and live auctions. Raffle for $1,000 in gas. Tickets are $25 at Mountain West Bank of Whitefish, Midway Rental, Snappy's Sport Senter. For tickets or information, call 857-3276.

3 Teens in Crisis fundraiser dinner 6 p.m., Christian Center, Kalispell. Headliner talk on topic, "Three Women: The Road to Recovery." Guest speaker is Peg Shea, executive director of Montana Meth Project. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Silent auction, door prizes, raffle for two-year use of a 2007 Ford Mustang. Call 471-6599.

3 Flathead Glacier High School Booster Club and FHS Fine Arts Department annual Evening of the Arts, "A Showcase of Talent," FHS auditorium. Ticket $10 per person available at FHS office, Herberger's and Booster Club members. Refreshments and a variety of entertainment. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; performances from 7-9 p.m.

3 Violence Free Crisis Line presents Eve Ensler's "Vagina Monologues," 7 p.m. tonight and Feb. 24, KM Theatre, downtown Kalispell. Tickets available at crisis line office, 224 First Ave. E., or at the door. Proceeds go to Violence Free Crisis Line; 752-4735.

Saturday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on West Idaho.

3 Mission Mountain Spinners Spin-in, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Life Christian church, 1414 Second St. W., Polson. Bring wheel for a day of spinning. Potluck lunch. Public invited 1-4 p.m. for demonstrations and door prizes. Call Judy Colvin, 406-644-3042.

3 Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition 15th annual Culture Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Two Eagle River School gym, Pablo. Exhibits, food, entertainment. Volunteers needed. Call 406-745-3303 or 406-676-8444.

3 Kalispell Main Post Office Passport Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 350 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Photo services available. Previous passport, birth certificate or proof of citizenship, valid driver's license, or military ID required. Call 755-6450.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Burch's One Hour Photo, Kalispell.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 10:30 a.m. at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

3 Missoula author Mark Matthews gives a video presentation and discussion on "Smoke Jumping on the Western Fire Line - Conscientious Objectors in World War II, 1:30 p.m., Polson Public Library. Phil Stanley of Polson, a WWII smoke jumper, will attend. All welcome.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "Mohawk Girls," which traces the life of three teens who grew up on the Kahnawake Native Reserve, 2 p.m., Whitefish Branch Library Community Room. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Snowboarders/Skiers for Christ urban folf game, 5 p.m., parking lot of Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, south of high school. Bring Frisbees, head lamp. All welcome. Call Yvonne, 261-8480.

3 Big Arm Association potluck 5 p.m.; talk on bear safety, 6 p.m. All welcome, 849-6628.

3 Flathead Valley High School Rodeo "Bandanas and Blue Jeans Cowboy Luau," 6 p.m., Thomson's Arena, 425 Winfield Lane, Columbia Falls. Steak dinner, silent and live auctions; barrel racing and goat tail tying games for kids; Cost $12.50, adults; $7.50, kids 6-12. For reservations call 892-3032 or 756-7466 by Feb. 14.

3 Violence Free Crisis Line presents Eve Ensler's "Vagina Monologues," 7 p.m., KM Theatre, downtown Kalispell. Tickets available at crisis line office, 224 First Ave. E., or at the door. Proceeds go to Violence Free Crisis Line; 752-4735.

Sunday

3 John White Lecture Series presents, 2:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Graeme Baker will discuss "The story of David Thompson, Explorer, Fur Trader and Montana Pioneer." Tickets $7.50 for museum members; $10 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

Monday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Feb. 27, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

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 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m., at the Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Scott Wheeler will talk about bills currently before Montana State Legislature. Luncheon $10. No reservations required. All welcome.

3 Youth Service Network meets noon to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Presenter is Joel Welle of Flathead CARE and SADD. Open to public.

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

3 Glacier National Park Winter Speak Series presents Kate Kendall, research biologist and project leader for the Northern Divide Grizzly Bear Project on "Results of the Northern Divide Grizzly Bear Project-Part 3," 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.

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

3 Community forum for all residents of Whitefish School District regarding 2007-08 school year funding and updating high school facility, 7 p.m., Mountain West Bank, lower level community room. Call superintendent Jerry House, 862-8640; or board chairman Dave Fern, 212-0674.

3 Orphan Children's Fund fundraiser and raffle for a village water system in Kampala Uganda, 7 p.m., North Bay Grill. All proceeds will go to project. RSVP Dennis Lacy at 253-9453 or Heather Truscott, 253-5687.

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

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

3 Kila School budget meeting 5:30 p.m.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m., Montana Rockworks, Rose Crossing, Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

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

3 Town hall meeting and community forum on "Bullying: What's the Connection," 6:30-9 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Open to public. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

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

3 University of Montana and UM College of Technology-Missoula host a reception for prospective students and their parents, 7 p.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, 1701 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Refreshments. All welcome Call 800-542-6882.

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

Wednesday

3 Center for Restorative Youth Justice volunteer training today and Feb. 29. Call 257-7400.

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, noon to 4 p.m., Three Rivers Bank.