Today

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

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 Mick Holm, Glacier Park superintendent, shares information and photos of the park's flooding damage and explains restoration efforts; reception 5:30-6 p.m., presentation 6-7 p.m. Glacier Bank of Whitefish, 319 Second Street. Public invited.

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.

First meeting for a new whitewater paddling club in the valley, 7 p.m. Silver Moon Kayak Company, 1215 N. Somers Road, Kalispell. All levels of kayakers, canoers and rafters welcome. Call 752-3794.

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 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 Dinner, 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, or Celeste at 752-6980.

3 Habitat for Humanity House dedication 2 p.m. 336, Fourth St. E., Columbia Falls. Refreshments. All welcome.

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club meets 2 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op building. Enter on north side. All visitors welcome. Call Dave Cooley, 257-4023.

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

3 Rails to Trail meets 5 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks building conference room, 490 N. Meridian Road. Call 257-1930.

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 Corporation 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.

Tuesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 6 and 8, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polson High School.

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

3 Columbia Falls Relay for Life for American Cancer Society kick-off celebration 4-7 p.m., Columbia Falls High School; spaghetti dinner 5 p.m., $5 per person, $20 per family. All proceeds go to American Cancer Society. Team registration $75 until March 13, then $100. Call Kathy Emerson, 862-7914; or Dina Pomper, 755-7004.

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.

Wednesday

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

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., March 7, Glacier Park Education Building.

3 Flathead County Planning board work session to review Draft Flathead County Subdivision Regulations, 6 p.m., 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., 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., Flathead High School auditorium. Tickets $10, available at Sportsman and Ski Haus, Runner Up Sports. Fundraiser for Flathead Nordic Ski Patrol.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Troy Methodist Church.

3 Flathead County Fair board meets 6 p.m., fairgrounds office.

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

Whitefish Middle School drama club presents "Death by Dessert," 7:30 p.m. today and Friday, in the school cafeteria. Cost $5 adults; $4 students and seniors, and includes dessert and beverage. Tickets available in advance at school office or at door.