Today

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

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.

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 Evergreen School District board meets 6:30 a.m., administration building boardroom.

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 School District 5 and Flathead High School District Policy and Public Relations Committee meeting, 7:30 a.m., administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 FVCC's Multicultural Global Friends Club slide presentation about birding touring and travel in Ecuador by Rebecca Mead-Smith, 6 p.m., Blake Hall board room. Refreshments. Free. Public is welcome to attend. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

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.

3 Lake County Republican Central Committee meets at 7 p.m., Polson City Library. Guest speaker is House Representative Janna Taylor. All welcome.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History training workshop 7:30 p.m., Kalispell Stake Center. Topic is "Learn How to Research Bureau of Land Management Records. Public invited. Call 752-5446.

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 Public invited to meet Democratic state legislators and talk about the current legislative session, 4 p.m., Whitefish Library.

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, 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, toiletries, gently used maternity, baby, toddler clothing welcome. Public invited. Refreshments. Donations will go to Samaritan House and Hope Pregnancy Center. Call Tonya Konopka at 837-3005, ext. 303.

Thought

"He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce." n Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882).

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," 1:30 p.m., Easthaven Baptist Church, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Tickets available at door, $15 family, $7 adult, $5 senior, $3 student. Call 270-1086.

3 Eagles International Diner, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. A variety of international foods will be available. Cost $10, under 12, $5. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

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.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call Charlie Phillips, 257-2537.

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.

3 Red Cedar Circle meets at Donnalee's, 1720 Second. St. E., Whitefish. Potluck at 5 p.m. Circle at 5:45 p.m. Healing through stories, ancient spiritual practices. All welcome. Call 863-9412.

Monday

3 Harvesting Hope Networking Potluck sponsored by the Montana Project to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. United Way Conference room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. All area professionals, volunteers and interested citizens welcome. Bring a dish to share. Register for training sessions from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Call Montana Center on Disabilities, Montana State University-Billings, at 406-657-2083 or 1-888-866-3822.

3 Flathead Business Group, a business networking group that provides referrals for products and services, meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., WestCoast Outlaw Inn. Call Rod Leese, 755-9781.

3 Lake County Republican Women's Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, Polson. Guest speaker is Lake County Commissioner Paddy Trusler. Lunch available. Call Kay at 883-0448 to order.

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 Public Service Commissioner Ken Toole holds a public meeting to hear comments on proposed acquisition of NorthWestern Corporaton by Australian firm Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Ltd., 6:30 p.m., 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.

A Look Ahead

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 Radical Reels film festival featuring Banff Mountain Festival films, 7 p.m. March 7, Flathead High School auditorium. Tickets $10, available at Sportsman and Ski Haus, Runner Up Sports. Fundraiser for Flathead Nordic Ski Patrol. C

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 Battle of the Bands, 7-11 p.m. March 10, Whitefish Armory. Advance tickets $5 at City Brew, or $7 at the door. Fundraiser for Whitefish High School Band. Call Mark, 862-8600, ext. 420.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon to 1 p.m. March 13, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speakers Amy Vanderbilt of Glacier Park and Cheryl Talley of Eagle Transit will discuss new transportation opportunities. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $9. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

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 Flathead City-County Board of Health invites EMS organizations and providers to a meeting on the topic, "Overview and Analysis of EMS Strengths and Weaknesses," 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 15, Earl Bennett Building second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Refreshments. RSVP to Tonya Passwater, 751-8109.

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 Cedar Circle meets March 18 at Donnalee's, 1720 Second. St. E., Whitefish. Potluck at 5 p.m. Circle at 5:45 p.m. Healing through stories, ancial spiritual practices. All welcome. Call 863-9412.

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 Flathead City-County Board of Health invites EMS organizations and providers to a visioning session for the future of EMS in Flathead County" 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 22, Earl Bennett Building second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Refreshments. RSVP to Tonya Passwater, 751-8109.

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 Flathead City-County Board of Health invites EMS organizations and providers to a meeting to review the vision of the previous session and consideration of next steps, 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 29, Earl Bennett Building second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Refreshments. RSVP to Tonya Passwater, 751-8109.

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 Share Fair sponsored by United Way, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 14, Kalispell Center Mall. Local health and human service agencies, nonprofits, clubs and service organizations will be represented. Public welcome. Call 752-7266 or 888-720-7266.

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.