Today

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.

Sunday

3 Race for the Readers ski and snowboard race, Blacktail Mountain Ski area. Registration starts 9 a.m. Cost $10. Proceeds benefit Lakeside Reading Buddy Program. All ages welcome. Call Francois, 844-0999.

A look ahead

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. March 5 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Public Service Commissioner Ken Toole holds a public meeting to hear comments on proposed acquisition of NorthWestern Corporaton by Australian firm Babcock & Brown Infrasturcture Ltd., 6:30 p.m. March 5, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Winchester Room., 1701 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell

3 The Glacier Stamp Club meets March 5 in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk begin at 7 p.m.; the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Stamps will be sorted for Boy Scout Project. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 Helena Flats School board meets to discuss a bond sale, noon, March 6, office of the District Clerk.

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

3 Flathead County Planning board work session to review Draft Flathead County Subdivision Regulations, 6 p.m. March 7, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell, second floor conference room. Open to public. Call 751-8200.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. March 7, at the Flathead County Library meeting room in Kalispell. Bill McClaren,Terry Divoky and Joyce Lapp give a panel presenting on "Native Plant Gardening." General meeting at 5:30 p.m. Free and public is welcome. Call Jen Asebrook, 863-9630.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents the Emmy-winning documentary, "Lost Boys of Sudan," 7 p.m., March 8, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. Discussion to follow, lead by Jocelyne Bodden, public services librarian. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

21st annual Ronan Women's Club Arts, Crafts and Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 10, Ronan Community Center. Lunch available. Silent auction. Tables available. Call Alice, 406-676-5079. Proceeds benefit club community projects.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents the Emmy-winning documentary, "Lost Boys of Sudan," 2 p.m., March 10, Whitefish Branch Library Community Room. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Kila School board meeting 5:30 p.m. March 13.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. March 13 in the school library.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. March 14, in the administration building boardroom.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. March 14 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Mothers of Multiples meet 6-8 p.m., March 15, The Summit, Kalispell. Topic will be "Keeping Your Family Safe." Members free, non-members $3. All welcome. Call 755-5389.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "Maggie Growls," about the founder of the Gray Panthers, the nation's leading senior advocacy organization, 2 p.m., March 17, Whitefish Branch Library Community Room. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. March 19 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. March 20 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "Maggie Growls," about the founder of the Gray Panthers, the nation's leading senior advocacy organization, 7 p.m., March 21, FVCC Blake Hall. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Glacier National Park Winter Speak Series presents a program on "Rare Plants in Glacier National Park" with park ecologist Tara Carolin, 7 p.m. March 26, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.

3 Bigfork Elementary School kindergarten round-up 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. March 29-30. Certified birth certificates and immunization records required. Call 837-7412, ext. 321 to schedule an appointment.

3 American Red Cross volunteer orientation and presentation, noon to 1 p.m., March 30, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433

3 United Way's Christmas in April, home improvement blitz, April 21. 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 United Way's Christmas in April construction project day, April 28. 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 Spring Kindergarten Enrollment Day 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 11, Flathead County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell, upstairs conference room. Bring birth certificates and shot records. Call 751-3430.

3 American Association of University Women annual book sale April 13-15, Kalispell Center Mall. Call 755-8125.

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 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.

Thought

"Only the mediocrities of life hide behind the alibi "in conference." The great of this earth are not only simple but accessible."

. Isaac Frederick Marcosson, American journalist (1876-1961).