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 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Helen Pilling will present a program on recycling. Cost of luncheon $10. No reservations required. All welcome.

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

3 American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR course, 6-10 p.m. today and Jan. 24, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost $85. Pre-registration required. Call 751-4500.

3 Glacier National Park Winter Speak Series presents biological technician Jamie Belt on "Common Loons and Citizen Science, 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public welcome. Call 756-8992.

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

3 Flathead Democratic Central Committee meets 7 p.m., basement meeting room of Flathead County Library, Kalispell. State Democratic chair Dennis McDonald will attend.

3 Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at the Elks, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Call David Barnes at 257-6474 for an appointment.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m., Anderson's Masonry, 16 Woodland Dr., Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 Flathead National Forest hosts an open house 4-7 p.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Information about forest's strategy to manage recreation sites including campgrounds, cabins, trailheads, river access facilities, and more. Formal presentation, 5:30 p.m. Call 758-5252.

3 Kila School board meets at 5 p.m. at the school.

3 ETHIC, Encouraging The Homeownership Ideals for Communities, offers a Homebuyers Certified Education Course for new or experienced buyers on budgeting, credit, loan and mortgage types and more, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 25 and 30, FVCC. Registration fee $15 per household. For reservations call 756-3832.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Somers Middle School, 315 School Addition Road, Somers.

3 Whitefish PTA honors winners of the Reflections Contest, 6 p.m. O'Shaughnessy Center, followed by a dessert reception from 7-8 p.m.

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

3 Books and Knits, 7 p.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Sit, knit and enjoy hot tea while librarians Jocelyne Bodden and Martha Furman recommend winter reading material. Call 758-5713.

3 Body Image 2007 presented by Linda Fredenberg, registered dietitian and Barbi Webber, motivational coach. Learn skills for coping with stress, and nutritional awareness. Call The Summit, 751-4500.

Wednesday

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6 a.m. in the administration building boardroom.

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 Senator Max Baucus' representative, Kirby Campbell-Rierson will hold office 3:30-5 p.m., Libby City Hall.

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 Free, no-obligation homebuyer workshop sponsored by the Flathead Home Team LLC., 6:30 p.m., Whitefish Library Community Room. Seating is limited. Call 862-1000.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "The Concrete Revolution," a film about the cost of creating "New China" for the 2008 Olympics, 7 p.m., FVCC Blake Hall. Discussion to follow, lead by Richard Smith. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at the bloodmobile at Lowe's, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Regional Medical Center hosts a presentation by Hal Joseph on "Diabetes: A New Chronic Approach to an Old Chronic Illness." Lunch at noon, followed by program 12:30-1:30 P.M., Paintbrush Room, KRMC. At 5:30 p.m. Joseph gives a presentation at The Summit, Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 751-5454.