Today

3 Evergreen Disposal will be collecting garbage today, Memorial Day, May 28, per its regular schedule. Call 257-1739.

3 City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to the Memorial Day holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Tuesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m. Call 758-7720.

3 Free Memorial Day breakfast for West Shore and Lower Valley communities, 9-11 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 180 Redfield Lane, Lakeside. Turn onto Blacktail Road past Sliters and take first street to right. All welcome. Call Debby McCready, 261-6199.

3 United Veterans of the Flathead Valley Memorial Day observances May 28 schedule includes 10:15 a.m. Whitefish Cemetery; 11:30 a.m. Glacier Memorial Gardens; noon, new VFW Post 2252, First Avenue West, Kalispell; 1 p.m., C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery; 1:45 p.m. Fairview Cemetery; 2:30 p.m. Marantette Park, Columbia Falls; 3 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls; 3:30 p.m. Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls. Call Jim Aho, 752-2611, Jim Heibert, 862-3507; or Jerry Collins, 752-0198.

3 Fairview Cemetery's annual Memorial Day Service begins with an honor guard at 1:45 p.m. with Kelly Hartman officiating, 1225 Fairview Cemetery Road, Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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 Healthcare provider New CPR training, 6 p.m. today and May 31, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500.

3 Community Forum on Middle East Solutions presents the Oscar-winning film, "West Bank Story," and "The Iron Wall" about Israel's wall in the West Bank, 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Middle eastern coffee and treats provided.

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

3 Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Water Works building, Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

3 Community Forum on Middle East Solutions invites the public to a showing of the Oscar-winning film, "West Bank Story," and "The Iron Wall," at 7 p.m. at the Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

3 Somers School board meets at 7 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

Wednesday

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board special meeting, 8:30 a.m. in the school library.

3 Fairview Cemetery annual meeting 9 a.m., at the chapel, 1225 Fairview Cemetery Road, Columbia Falls.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department, Kalispell.

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 Fair-Mont-Egan School board special negotiations meeting, 4:30 p.m. in the school library.

3 Groundbreaking for new Habitat for Humanity homes, 5:30 p.m., Fourth St. East, Columbia Falls. Public invited. Call HFH, 257-8800.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes in the Kila area. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Bojangles parking lot. All are welcome.

3 Political forum with local Republican and Democrat legislators 7:30 p.m. Swan River Community Hall, on Montana 83 across from Swan river School, 7:30 p.m. Topic is on legislation passed during recent session. Open to public. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196.

3 Helena Flats School board meets 7:30 p.m. in the school library.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., National Flood, Kalispell.

3 Marion School annual garage sale fundraiser noon to 6 p.m. May 31; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1, 205 Gopher Lane, Marion.

3 Somers School board Personnel and Negotiations Committee meets at 1 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens Memorial service, meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. All area seniors welcome. Bring a potluck dish or contribute $3 toward meal. Call 257-1598.

Friday

3 Marion School annual garage sale fundraiser 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1, 205 Gopher Lane, Marion.

Thought

"All the troubles of man come from his not knowing how to sit still." n Blaise Pascal, French philosopher (1623-1662).

3 Woodland Montessori, 5 Park Road, Kalispell, across from Woodland Park, celebrates 100 years of Montessori education during its graduation ceremony. Games begin at 10 a.m.; graduation at 11:30 a.m. followed by a picnic lunch.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., in the blood mobile, Wal-Mart.

3 Trinity Lutheran School rummage sale 4:30 to 8 p.m.; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2, 495 Fifth Ave. WN.

A Look Ahead

3 Benefit barbecue/pig roast and silent auction for 3-year-old Tristan Dishon who is recovering from traumatic injury after falling from a grader, 2-7 p.m. June 2, Fatt Boys, 1307 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Cost $5 per person or $8 per couple, $2 per child.

3 Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection event June 1, Flathead County Landfill. Registration required for time slot by calling 1-8770484-0129, ext. 102. Call Dave Prunty, 758-5910 at county landfill, or Waste Not Project at 756-8993 for more information.

3 Big Horn Divers and Watersports annual scuba diving, snorkeling and water sports expo, June 1 and 2, at the shop, 203 Business Center Loop, U.S. 93 North, Kalispell. Free half-hour of instruction and 15-20 minute dive with instructor in indoor heated pool. Students must be at least 12. Minors need written permission from guardian or parent. Gear provided. Reservations recommended. Call 752-4970.

3 Laser School graduation, 11 a.m. June 1 in the gym.

3 Kalispell Art Walk, 6-8 p.m. June 1, downtown Kalispell shops and galleries. Live music, art and craft demonstrations.

3 Stillwater School graduation, 6:30 p.m. June 1 in the gym.

3 Moonlight Madness competitive trail riding event June 2, Herron Park. Call Kate Parkin, 257-1784.

3 Lone Pine State Park 30-minute guided wildflower walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 2. Meet at picnic shelter, inside main entrance of park. Free. Wear sturdy walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Cal Melissa Sladek, 755-2706.

3 Heritage Museum in Libby opening day celebration, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 2. Entertainment, presentations and demonstrations. Admission by donation. Call 406-293-7521.

3 Columbia Falls High School graduation, 11 a.m. June 2, in the gym.

3 Bigfork High School graduation, 1 p.m. June 2, in the gym.

3 Whitefish High School graduation, 1 p.m. June 2, in the gym.

3 Flathead High School graduation 3 p.m. June 2, Majestic Valley Arena.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., June 2, Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 257-2537.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 4, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. "Pint for a Pint" event co-sponsored by Meadow Gold. Blood donors receive ice cream.

3 Kalispell Junior High School annual honors night 7 p.m., June 4, school gym. Public invited.

3 Bridge Academy graduation, 7 p.m. June 4, Bulldog Convention Center, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., June 5, Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11-3 p.m., June 6, Evergreen Rehab Center, Polson.

3 Allyson Arnold of the Elm Group/RE/MAX of Whitefish sponsors a free home buying seminar, 7-8:30 p.m. June 6, at Stewart Title Co., Whitefish Mountain Mall. Call 212-4743 to reserve a seat.

3 Montana Quarter Horse Youth Association Stampede June 7-10, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Jumping, reining, barrel racing and more.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., June 7, Kalispell Center Mall.

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

3 Agency on Aging Older Americans Day picnic, June 8, 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. June 8; 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.

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. June 8, Paintbrush Room, KRMC. Lunch served. Participants will receive a free glucose meter. To register, call 751-5454.

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. Cal Melissa Sladek, 755-2706.

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.

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

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

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 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 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 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. Cal Melissa Sladek, 755-2706.

3 "Late Nite Catechism" live interactive comedy show will be presented at 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 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 Big Mountain Resort opens June 30 for summer operations. Call 862-2911.

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 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.