Today

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, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. "Pint for a Pint" event co-sponsored by Meadow Gold. Blood donors receive ice cream.

3 Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, All welcome. Call 257-1932.

3 Kalispell Junior High School annual honors night 7 p.m., school gym. Public invited.

3 Bridge Academy graduation, 7 p.m., Bulldog Convention Center, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel.

3 VFW meets 7 p.m., at the post home, on First Ave. W. All veterans welcome to apply.

3 Film showing of "The End of Silence: Gay Youth Speak" followed by panel discussion on anti-gay hate crimes in Montana, with Sen. Christine Kaufmann, University of Montana Professor Bryan Cochran, and PRIDE board member and high school teacher Jim Rogers, 7 p.m. O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Free and open to public. Call Rebecca, 442-5506, ext. 17.

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

Tuesday

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

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at noon, Flathead Electric Cooperative board room.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Somers School board Negotiation Committee and Classified Association Negotiation Committee meets at 4 p.m. June 5-6, at Lakeside Elementary School.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

3 Great Northern Ventures public meeting on Block 46 redevelopment in downtown Whitefish, 6-7 p.m. O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Presentation on project followed by question and answer session.

3 Final NorthStar celebration 6 p.m. Kalispell Junior High Library. All former North Star students invited to attend.

Wednesday

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, 11-3 p.m., Evergreen Rehab Center, Polson.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club 4-5 mile, relatively easy hike to Lupine Lake. Meet at 5 p.m. at Bojangles in Kalispell to carpool to trailhead. Call Gail, 253-1950.

3 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW, Kalispell. Call 862-6458.

3 Allyson Arnold of the Elm Group/RE/MAX of Whitefish sponsors a free home buying seminar, 7-8:30 p.m., at Stewart Title Co., Whitefish Mountain Mall. Call 212-4743 to reserve a seat.

Thursday

Museum at Central School Volunteer orientation and training 10 a.m. at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. New and existing volunteers welcome. Call 756-8381.

3 Montana Quarter Horse Youth Association Stampede today through June 10, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Jumping, reining, barrel racing and more.

3 Red Cross "Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve" blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. All successful donors entered to win $25 mall gift certificates. Walk-ins welcome. Call 751-5052 for an appointment.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History training workshop 7:30 p.m., Kalispell Stake Center. Topic is "Scandinavian Research- Records and Web sites." Public invited. Call 752-5446.

Friday

3 Agency on Aging Older Americans Day picnic, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 10 a.m.; entertainment 10:45-11:45 a.m.; hamburger barbecue at noon. Bring a potluck dish is you like. Call 758-5728 for bus transportation.

3 Friendship House 11th annual garage sale fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9, 606 Second Ave. W, Kalispell. Call 257-8375.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 8, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Thought

"Religion is a temper, not a pursuit." n Harriet Martineau, English writer and social critic (1802-1876).

3 The Diabetes Care Program at KRMC presents a program by Hal Joseph, "Diabetes: A New Chronic Approach to an Old Chronic Illness, noon to 1:30 p.m., Paintbrush Room, KRMC. Lunch served. Participants will receive a free glucose meter. To register, call 751-5454.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Clairmont St., Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Somers School board Negotiation Committee and Somers Education Association Committee meet at 4 p.m. at Lakeside Elementary School.

3 School's Out, Teens Take Over event 7-10 p.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Door will be unlocked from 7-7:30 p.m. Use of 18 computers, music, games, snacks. Bring your CDS or iPod to play on speaker system. Call Public Services Librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.

A Look Ahead

3 Flathead Audubon field trip to Lost Trail National Wildlife June 9. Meet at 6 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Bring binoculars or scope and lunch. Everyone is welcome. Contact John Hughes to sign up at 261-2506.

3 Electronic equipment recycling event 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9, Valley Recycling, 1410 U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Bring in old computers, televisions and other electronic equipment. Some fees apply. Call Valley Recycling at 257-4302; or Waste Not Project, 756-8993.

3 Community United Methodist Church parking lot rummage sale and bake sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 9, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork.

3 Glacier Lifelong Learning Center, a Waldorf School, holds a workshop "The Wonder of Childhood: How the Waldorf Curriculum Support Healthy Child Development," 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 9, at the school, 435 Anderson Lane, Kalispell. Cost $25 per person and $15 for second parent. Space is limited. Pre-registration recommended. Bring a brown bag lunch or place food order at check-in. Call Catherine Flynn, 756-0405 or 261-1906.

3 Fourth annual Regional Housing Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9, Kalispell Center Mall. Information on home ownership, consumer education seminars at top of each hour on financing, inspection and more. Sponsored by Northwest Montana Association of Realtors. Call Cal Scott, 885-6318.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 9, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage, Kalispell.

3 Lone Pine State Park 30-minute guided wildflower walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 9. Meet at picnic shelter, inside main entrance of park. Free. Wear sturdy walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Call Melissa Sladek, 755-2706.

3 Kalispell Center Mall hosts "Battle of the Broilers" 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9, JC Penney Center Court. Local chefs compete for title. Bring non-perishable food items for North Valley Food Bank.

3 Spaghetti dinner benefit for Whitefish Fire Chief David Sipe to help with his cancer treatment expenses, 6:30 p.m. June 9, Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St. Homemade pie auction, gift basket raffles. Tickets $5 per person; $15 per family. Call Mike or Joyce Evans, 862-5867; or 250-6613.

3 Local native plant expert Bill McClaren lectures on maintaining native plant gardens, 7 p.m. June 9, FVCC Arboretum, behind Blake Hall. Free. Public invited. Bring a folding chair. Call Sue Evans, 756-3963.

3 Musical Graffiti reunion concert 7:30 p.m. June 9, Bohemian Grange Hall, behind Coffee Traders on U.S. 93, south of Whitefish. Benefit for Violence Free Crisis Line. Refreshments. Cost $10 at the door. Public invited.

Creative Memories all-day scrapbooking workshop 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 11, Eagles Nest, FVCC. All welcome. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 11, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. "Pint for a Pint" event co-sponsored by Meadow Gold. Blood donors receive ice cream.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m. June 11, at The Summit. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., June 11, 133 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture on topic, "Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect," 7:30 a.m., June 12, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., June 12, KRMC.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. June 12 in the school library.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. June 12, Polson City Library meeting room. Byron Crow, wildlife biologist and falcon researcher, gives a slide presentation on peregrine falcons in the area.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., June 12, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 to 3 p.m., June 13, in the blood mobile, Rocky Mountain Bank.

3 The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.,The Summit, Kalispell. Program free. Optional lunch is $10 per person. RSVP to Denise Grabowski, 863-3661.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 14, in the blood mobile, KALS Radio.

3 History Book Club discusses Carl B. Glasscock's "War of the Copper Kings" 6:30 p.m., June 14, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.

3 State Democratic Women's Convention, June 14-16, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Call 857-3381.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, June 14-15, Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan. $10 course fee. Call 406-677-2371 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 to 3 p.m., June 15, Browning Hospital.

3 Dressage for the Park dressage show, June 16-17, Rebecca Farm, Kalispell. Call Lindy Marriott at 752-4627 or Joy Struble at 755-8870.

3 Lone Pine State Park 30-minute guided wildflower walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 16. Meet at picnic shelter, inside main entrance of park. Free. Wear sturdy walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Cal Melissa Sladek, 755-2706.

3 McDonald's Restaurants across the Flathead Valley and Libby will donate 20 percent of total sale on June 18 to benefit employee Joan Sonju who will be undergoing chemotherapy due to a recent diagnosis of sarcoma. Donation canisters are also available.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. "Pint for a Pint" event co-sponsored by Meadow Gold. Blood donors receive ice cream.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, June18-19, Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., June 19, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Cost is $12. Internationally known gospel singer Lillie Knauls will be guest performer and speaker. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., June 19, Lakeside Elementary.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., June 20, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 21, Libby VFW.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 22, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Columbia Falls Relay for Life for American Cancer Society June 22-23, Columbia Falls High School. Call Kathy Emerson, 862-7914; or Dina Pomper, 755-7004.

3 Kalispell Relay for Life for American Cancer Society 6 p.m. June 22, to 10 a.m. June 23, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184.

3 Whitefish Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, June 22-23, Whitefish High School athletic field. Call Aubonny Carlson, 863-8867; or Annie Mclaughline, 862-5580.

3 Flathead Spay and Neuter rummage sale June 22-24, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Call 837-6280 or 752-3513.

3 Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Polson, 30116th Ave. E. Call Irene, 883-2063 or Candace, 883-0204, to participate.

3 Lone Pine State Park 30-minute guided wildflower walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 23. Meet at picnic shelter, inside main entrance of park. Free. Wear sturdy walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Call Melissa Sladek, 755-2706.

3 "Late Nite Catechism" live interactive comedy show, 7:30 p.m. June 23, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Fundraiser for St. Charles Church Youth Group's trip to Sydney, Australia. Tickets $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Call 862-2051.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25-27, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. "Pint for a Pint" event co-sponsored by Meadow Gold. Blood donors receive ice cream.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 7 a.m. June 26, in the administration building boardroom.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 26, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., June 27, Three Rivers Bank, Meridan Road, Kalispell.

3 Bigfork Steering Committee public meeting on land use in North Lake County Planning area, 7 p.m. June 27, Ferndale Community Center. Public encouraged to attend. Call Leslie, 837-6094.

3 Red Cross employee blood drive, 1-6 p.m., June 28, Semitool, Kalispell.

3 Bigfork Steering Committee public meeting on land use in North Lake County Planning area, 7 p.m. June 28, Yellow Bay Community Center. Public encouraged to attend. Call Leslie, 837-6094.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Smith-Barney, Kalispell.

3 Big Mountain Resort opens June 30 for summer operations. Call 862-2911.

3 Troy all-school reunion 4 p.m. July 6; and 1 p.m. July 7, Roosevelt Park, Troy. Call 406-295-9993.

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead annual summer arts and crafts fair, Courthouse Lawn, Kalispell. Over 100 vendors will feature a variety of items including leather work, quilts, fine art, jewelry and more. Free admission. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6 and 7; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8.

3 28th annual Whitefish Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m July 6-7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8, Parkside Credit Union Park, downtown Whitefish. wLive music, family entertainment. Call Cross Currents Christian School.

3 History Book Club discusses Norma Smith's biography, "Jeannette Rankin" 6:30 p.m., July 12, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.

3 Multi-rural school reunion picnic for Flathead Valley residents, noon to 5 p.m. July 14, Feenan Farm, half mile east of Blue Moon junction on U.S 2. Bring a hot or cold dish, favorite beverage, service ware, lawn chair. Call 756-3211 or 752-1199.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1967 40th reunion July 27-29 during Heritage Days. Call Cyndy Gochanour Deist, 755-3942; or Gail Shay Linne, 892-1935.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1977 30th reunion July 27-28 during Heritage Days. Call Jim Cheff, 892-3682.

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.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1997 class reunion Aug. 10-11. E-mail fhsbraves1997@yahoo.com.

3 Competitive trail horseback riding event Aug. 10-12. Call Sherrie Calaway, 837-5440.

3 Nature Energy Universe (NEU) hosts a Body, Mind and Spirit Fair, Sept. 8-9, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Health consultation, rejuvenation technologies, yoga, feng shui, massage workshops and videos and more. Call Barb and Mike Thomas, 406-227-8401.

3 Competitive trail horseback riding poker run Sept. 30. Call Chris Degenhardt, 257-7424.

3 Seeley Lake Tamarack Festival Oct. 13-14. Arts and crafts fair, live entertainment, fun run, bike tour. Call 406-677-2880.