Today

| September 13, 2007 1:00 AM

3 Free workshop on servant leadership techniques for nonprofit organizations, presented by Keith Brown of Merlin Information Services, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Polson Wal-Mart, in the blood mobile.

3 Flathead County Library board of trustees meets at noon at the Museum at Central School for a study session.

3 Shire of Crystal Crags Barbarian Bash XII today through Sunday, 286 Trap Road. Take Montana 206 north seven miles to Trap Road. Turn left and look for signs. Site fee for all four days, $10 adults, $7 children under 12; Saturday and Sunday, $7 adults, $5 children. $3 additional fee for non-members of SCA.

3 Kalispell Technical Advisory Committee working meeting is from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the MDT second-floor conference room, 85 Fifth Ave. EN in Kalispell; transportation plan update on agenda; public welcome.

3 Local institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish (behind Montana Coffee Traders on U.S. 93 South). MSU professor Daniel Henning will talk about Buddhism and deep ecology. All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation meets 7:30 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Topic is "David Thompson: Northwest Explored." Free. Public welcome. Call 756-8992.

Friday

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

3 The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Bulldog. Guest speaker Wey Symmes of Missoula Swift Boat Vets and POWs for Truth. Lunch available. Public invited.

3 Montana Association of the Blind, Lelia Proctor Memorial Chapter, meets 1:30 p.m. Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Detective Brian Fulford will discuss identity theft. Public welcome.

3 Burger night at the Eagles, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6.50. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

3 Gluten-free cookbook authors Rachel Carlyle-Gauthier and Billie McCrea give a cooking presentation, 5-7 p.m., Page by Page Books, 220 Main St., Polson. Call 883-1857.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m. at West Valley Fire Department; call Bruce at 857-3753 or Mark at 257-7261.

Saturday

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Mount Aeneas in Jewel Basin. Meet at 9 a.m. at Echo Lake Cafe to carpool to trailhead. Moderate six-mile hike with one relatively steep portion. All welcome. Call Tom, 837-1560.

3 Trees to Paper to Trees semi-annual recycling drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., north end of Flathead County Fairgrounds. Bring your newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7715; or Bette Albright, 752-4836.

3 Shire of Crystal Crags Barbarian Bash XII continues today and Sunday, 286 Trap Road. Take Montana 206 north seven miles to Trap Road. Turn left and look for signs. Site fee $7 adults, $5 children. $3 additional fee for non-members of SCA.

3 Diabetes Care Program charity walk and fair for diabetes 10 a.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Silent auction and check-in begins at 9 a.m. Pick up registration and sponsor sheets at KRMC's Diabetes Education office, The Summit, or any Glacier Bank. Joint venture of KRMC and Kalispell Lions Club.

3 Responsible Dog Owner Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Canine good citizen testing, parade of breeds, costume contest, games. Call Ginny Traeger, 756-6378.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 10:30 a.m., at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

3 Seventh annual Pagan Pride Day 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Depot Park, Kalispell. Vendors, readers, workshops; open circle at 4 p.m. Call Gwen, 212-9334..

3 Ron and Carren Clem, authors of "Loss of Innocence," give a presentation on teen drug addiction, 1 p.m., Page by Page Books, 220 main St., Polson. Call 883-1857.

3 Montana Bone Marrow Fund Pie social and auction 2-5 p.m., Mountain West Bank Community room 601 Spokane Ave., Whitefish. Pie by the slice, 2-5 p.m.; silent auction of whole pies 2-4 p.m.; live auction of whole pies 3 p.m. Benefit for Joannie Gregg's medical expenses. Call Gregg, 863-9717; or Bill Higgins, 862-6551.

3 Shriners and Spinnaker Bar in Lakeside sponsor a chili cook-off beginning at 4 p.m. Buy a bottomless bowl of chili for $5. Rifle raffle. Weiner dog races 5 p.m. Golf ball drop 6 p.m. All proceeds go to Shriners Children's Hospital Transportation Fund. Call Gerianne, 844-2176.

Sunday

3 Shire of Crystal Crags Barbarian Bash XII continues today, 286 Trap Road. Take Montana 206 north seven miles to Trap Road. Turn left and look for signs. Site fee for all four days, $10 adults, $7 children under 12; Saturday and Sunday, $7 adults, $5 children. $3 additional fee for non-members of SCA.

3 Habitat for Humanity information meeting 2 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, corner of U.S. 2 East and Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. Applications available. All low-income residents interested in affordable housing welcome to attend

Monday

3 Children's Story Hour, 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.

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

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Tuesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for crosswalk, speeding, and seat belt violations, on Meridian Road.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Cost is $12. Micki from Flathead Travel offers travel tips. Naomi Pearson of British Columbia, a quilter, talks about "The Pieces of Life." RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Citizens for Paved Roads meet 7 p.m., Glacier High School, 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Use main entrance. Call Noel Gorton, 756-8854.

3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Bring trees for styling advice and expert help. Contact Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.

3 Flathead County Sheriffs Employees Association Benefit Concert with Restless Heart and Thom Bresh, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. General admission, $27.50.