Today

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 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 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 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 Bird Woman Falls Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution fall picnic and meeting. Meet at 11:30 a.m. at Pamida in Columbia Falls to carpool to Logan Creek in Glacier Park; or drive to Logan Creek, 15 miles inside park's west entrance. Call Carol Nicholson, 892-2952 or Marge Fisher, 862-1233.

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.; whole pie silent auction 2-4 p.m.; whole pie live auction 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.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints semi-annual stake conference today and Sunday. Adult meeting 7 p.m. tonight; 10 a.m. session Sunday open to members and friends, Kalispell Stake Center, Whitefish Stage Road.

Sunday

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints semi-annual stake conference continues 10 a.m. today, open to members and friends, Kalispell Stake Center, Whitefish Stage Road.

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 Somers School board Facilities Planning Work Session, 6 p.m.; followed by regular meeting at 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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.

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for equipment, speeding, and seat belt violations, on North Main Street.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Child care provided. Kelly Gesker will talk discuss "To See and Be Seen." Call Kirsten Kerr, 756-9668.

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 Columbia Falls Women's Connection luncheon 11:30 a.m., Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Cost $7.50 per person. Guest speaker and musician Naomi Pearson. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., First Interstate Bank, Main Street.

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

3 Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m. at the Forest supervisor's office, 1101 U.S. 2, Libby. Selection of 2008 projects to be funded and election of chair and co-chair persons will be conducted. Open to public comment. Call Barbara Edgmon, 406-283-7764 or Lee Disney, 406-293-9502.

3 American Indian co-authors and ordained ministers Iglahliq Suuqiina and Qaumaniq Suuqiina give a presentation titled, "Warfare by Honor," 7 p.m. Sept. 19, Headwaters Church, 5600 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Call 862-6843; or Jeny Running Brook Covill, 892-1355.

Thursday

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

3 Flathead County Library teen advisory board meets 6:30 p.m., main library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Pizza served. Call Teen Services Librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m., Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.