Today
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 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
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 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board special board meeting at noon, administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
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 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 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.
Thursday
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, 6:30 p.m., Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. Potluck supper included. Dr. David Kauffman of Whitefish, a former WWII smoke jumper will attend. All welcome. Call 862-1629.
Friday
3 World Day of Prayer 2007 1 p.m., Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 600 Seventh St. W., Whitefish. All women in community are invited.
3 Boomers Singles Group dinner, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Fireside Room. 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 Parents Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK) fifth annual Flathead Kids Theatre with the Missoula Children's Theatre present "Beauty Lou and the Country Beast," 7 p.m. today and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Easthaven Baptist Church, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Tickets available at door, $15 family, $7 adult, $5 senior, $3 student. Call 270-1086.
Saturday
3 Dr. Seuss birthday celebration and "story-concert," 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for children 2 to 10 years old, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call 758-5822.
3 Soroptimist community baby shower, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ark at Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. Donations of disposable diapers, baby items and toiletries, gently used maternity, baby and toddler clothing welcome. Public invited. Refreshments. Donations will go to Samaritan House and Hope Pregnancy Center. Call Tonya Konopka at 837-3005, ext. 303.
3 Big Brother Big Sisters Select Dinner and Auction, 6 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Live music by Tropical Montana Marimba Ensemble. Tickets are $150 for two. Grand prize vacation giveaway. Call 752-0092 for reservations.