Today

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Flathead County Republican women meet at noon, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Eight Republican State Senate and House District candidates will be guest speakers. Lunch $10. Public welcome.

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

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., at its new location, KRMC Lupine Room. Jerry and Eileen Howard will talk about "Fishing without Barriers." Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Kathy or Sue at 756-4723.

3 Kila School Negotiations Committee meets 6 p.m.

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

Tuesday

3 Smith Valley School kindergarten round-up. Call 756-4535 for an appointment.

3 Richard Menicke, Glacier Park geographer/GIS coordinator, gives a presentation on recently completed vegetation classification and mapping project for Waterton/Glacier International Peace Park, noon, West Glacier Community Building. Public invited.

3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board tours Kila and Marion green box sites 2 p.m., followed by regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the landfill office.

3 Flathead High School Environmental Club Earth Day event, 3:30-7 p.m. Live music by students; hemp jewelry, canvas totes, baked goods for sale; and other activities. Public invited.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., Lakeside Chapel.

3 Bird Woman Falls Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution meets at 5:30 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Call Carol Nicholson, 892-2952 or Marge Fisher, 862-1233.

Kalispell School District 5 board work session 5:30 p.m. Glacier High School conference room.

3 Somers School board Facilities Planning Work Session 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

3 Flathead Citizens for Paved Roads meet 7 p.m., Kalispell Middle School, 205 Northwest Lane.

3 Whitefish School District board meets 7 p.m. to discuss proposed drug and alcohol testing program.

3 Free public lecture on the prevention of ACL injuries in young athletes, 7 p.m. The Summit Kalispell. Call Gordon Opel, 751-4105.

Wednesday

3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Bigfork Library; 837-6976.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Columbia Falls Library; 892-5919.

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Columbia Falls Library; 892-5919.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., in the blood mobile, U.S. Post Office, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Discussion on preliminary report on Bigfork stormwater system, 7 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Public comment needed.

Thursday

3 Marion School annual rummage sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative executive council meets 8:30-10:30 a.m., 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 752-3302.

3 Stroke and osteoporosis screening by Life Line, 9 a.m., Faith Free Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St., Kalispell. Call 1-877-237-1287 for an appointment. Pre-registration required.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the blood mobile, FVCC.

3 Imagine Health, 305 First Ave. W., Columbia Falls, brown bag lunch 16-minute film presentation, "In God We Trust," 12:10-12:50 p.m., April 24. Free. Call Tami, 892-4406.

3 Children's Story Hour 1 p.m., Whitefish Library; 862-6657.

3 NAMI-Flathead meets 1-2:30 p.m. at The Summit, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Keith Mauthe, new supervisor of the Day Treatment Program. Public welcome.

3 Flathead National Forest and Tally Lake Ranger District offices open house 4-7 p.m., 650 Wolfpack Way. Ribbon cutting, 4 p.m. Public welcome. Call 758-5208.

Thought

"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first." n Mark Twain (1835-1910).

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Election of officers to take place. Bring a potluck dish if you can. Pinochle at 7 p.m. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Kiersten Braig-Alton gives a presentation titled, "Balance Your Body and Your Life," 6:30 p.m. April 24, Big Sky Compounding Pharmacy, 20 Four Mile Dr., in Greenery Park, Kalispell. Registration 425. Call 752-0440.

3 Meeting seeking public comment regarding ongoing Wastewater Project, 7:30 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Sponsored by Woods Bay area water and sewer districts,

Friday

3 Marion School annual rummage sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3 Stroke and osteoporosis screening by Life Line, 9 a.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St., Columbia Falls. Call 1-877-237-1287 for an appointment. Pre-registration required.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Arbor Day celebration today at Peterson School. Program begins 12:40 p.m. including video of "It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown"; flag raising 2 p.m.; planting of tree 2:30 p.m.

A Look Ahead

3 Eighth annual Swap-o-Rama 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26, Lakeside School. New and used items and collectibles. Food concessions and baked goods. Call 844-3216.

3 Clean the 'Fish, April 26, Glacier Bank parking lot, Whitefish. Free pancake breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m. Volunteers clean local roads, waterways and community recreation areas. Free trash bags and gloves. Free barbecue 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

3 Earth Day celebration 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26, Depot Park, Kalispell. Volunteer to clean up downtown 10 a.m. to noon; hot dog barbecue and poster contest judging noon to 1 p.m. Call Valley Recycling, 257-2574.

3 Glacier Waldorf School open house and enrollment, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 26, 435 Anderson Lane, Kalispell. Short presentation on Waldorf education at 11 a.m. Refreshments. Call Catherine Flynn, 261-1906.

3 HAM Radio Club license testing session 1 p.m. April 26, United Way meeting room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Cost $12. Call Don, 756-7171 for details or study book.

3 Bet Harim Jewish Community of the Flathead Valley hosts a Passover seder dinner 5 p.m. April 26, Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Call 756-5159 to purchase tickets. Public welcome.

3 Bandshell for Depot Park fund raiser 7 p.m. to midnight April 26, Elks Club, 37 First St. E., Kalispell. Entertainment by Andre Floyd and Mood Iguana and Tropical Marimba Ensemble. Advance tickets $20 at Books West and Western Outdoor, and Kalispell Parks and Recreation office, 306 First Ave. E.; $25 at door. Call 758-7717.

3 Neighbors in Need Spring Brunch, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 27, Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Tickets $12 per person; $5 for children 5 and younger. Limited tickets at door; advance sale recommended. Call 752-7266.

3 Flathead Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m. April 28, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Guest speaker Bob McClellan will talk about "Circles of Trust," to create a forum for honest, safe dialogue among people. Four Democratic candidates will also speak briefly. No reservations required. Public welcome.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., April 28, at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Kila School bargaining meeting 5:30 p.m. April 28.

3 Violence Free Crisis Line hosts a Take Back the Night Event, 6 p.m. April 28, Depot Park, Whitefish, across from the O'Shaughnessy Center. Featured speakers will talk about rape awareness and prevention. Public welcome. Call 752-4735.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28-29, St. John's Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

3 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m. April 28, Winchester Room of the New Outlaw Inn, 1701 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Pat Estenson, Cheryl Steeson, John DeNever and Steve Qunell, local Democratic candidates, have been invited to speak. Lunch available. No reservations necessary. All welcome.

3 Youth Service Network meets at noon April 28, at The Summit, Kalispell. Paulette Lawrence, support specialist will discuss her work with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program through the Health Department. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., April 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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

3 Baby Blanket Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29, St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson. Volunteers needed. Bring your sewing machine, rotary cutter, iron and ironing board. Lunch provided. Reservations requested. Call Toni Young, 883-8251.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., April 29, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 30, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 30, Troy High School.

3 Business and Professional Women meet at noon, April 30, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Speaker Brittany MacLean, candidate for Senate District 2 will speak on "Strength and Community."

3 Whitefish National Day of Prayer breakfast, 6:30-7:30 a.m. May 1, Pin & Cue Bowling Alley conference room. All welcome. Call John Hotzfield, 406-212-5384.

3 School District 5 Spring Enrollment for new students, grades 1-8, May 1, 233 First Ave. E., above Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., May 2, at West Valley Fire Department. All welcome. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Mark, 257-7261.

3 E-rase Your E-Waste electronics recycling event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3, Valley Recycling, 1410 U.S. W., Kalispell. Call 257-2574.

3 Fifth annual Making Miracles Happen dinner and auction fund raiser for Flathead Valley S.A.M.S Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program May 3. Call 881-4192 for tickets.

3 Electronic equipment annual recycling event, May 3, Valley Recycling, 1410 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Pre-register at 257-4302.

3 Annual Retired and Senior Volunteer Program recognition Spring Country Brunch, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 3, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Kalispell. Music by Flathead Valleyaires. Free to all current RSVP volunteers.

3 Glacier Waldorf School and Lifelong Learning Center annual family May Festival, 10:30 a.m. May 3, Raven Ridge Farm, 435 Anderson Lane, Kalispell. Potluck lunch, raffle, puppet show, maypole, singing and games. All welcome.

3 Curves, 10 Eighth Ave., Polson, hosts an open house May 5. Free admission.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. May 5, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Heritage Museum hosts an opening ceremony and dedication of new David Thompson and the Fur Trade exhibit, 7 p.m. May 5, 1367 U.S. 2, Libby. Public welcome.

3 Kila School trustee election noon to 8 p.m. May 6.

3 Kila School trustee meeting 7:30 a.m. to canvass election votes.

3 Violence Free Crisis Line sponsors a community forum titled, "The Excuses that Abuser Hide Behind: Exposing the Truths of Domestic Violence," 7 p.m. May 7, United Way conference room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Guest speakers will also give presentations. Call 752-4735.

3 Kalispell Lakers annual fundraising auction, May 9, Red Lion Hotel Fireside Room, Kalispell. Silent auction 6-8 p.m.; live auction 7:30 p.m., hosted by Gardner Auction. Music by Smart Alex 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No-host bar and hors d'oeuvres. Public welcome. Call Dave Ford, 257-6983.

3 Benefit bake sale to assist with medical expenses for 6-year-old Jazmyn Morgan, born with neurofibermatosis, and Hayden Haney, born with Robinow syndrome, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10, Columbia Falls Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave.

3 Kila School board meets 8 a.m. May 13.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. May 13, to discuss "More than Petticoats: Remarkable Montana Women" by Gayle C. Shirley, at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. May 13 in the administration building boardroom.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir spring concert, May 17, Glacier High School.

3 14th annual Calcutta fund raiser by Flathead County Tavern Association, May 17, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Live and silent auctions. Cocktails $6 p.m.; dinner 7:30 p.m. Tickets $150 per couple; or no-dinner tickets $100. Call 752-7070.

3 Youth Service Network meets at noon May 19, at The Summit, Kalispell. Staff and students of the Center for restorative Youth Justice will talk about their programs, culture and attitudes in Flathead Valley. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Kalispell Toastmasters Club invites public to open house and demonstration, noon to 1 p.m. May 21, First National Bank, next to Pizza Hunt, Main Street, Kalispell.

3 16th annual Seeley Lake Loon and Fish Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24, Seeley Lake Community Hall. Arts and crafts, artist demonstrations, children's art activities, nature walks and more. Soup luncheon available. Call Martha , 406-793-5706 or Merrily, 406-754-3376.

3 Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection event, May 30, Flathead County Landfill, U.S. 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish. Pre-register by calling Veolia Environmental Services, 877-484-0129 ext 102; by May 28.

3 Public celebration for the newly finished Community Spirit Tile Monument Project, 1:30-5:30 p.m. May 31, Woodland Park, in Kalispell. Music, speeches, games, food vendors and fun. Everyone welcome.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. June 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Kalispell Relay for Life June 20-21, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184, or Shana Baccari, 752-6287.

3 Community flea market 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21, First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E., Polson. Vendor space available. Call Irene, 883-2063.

3 Big Arm Family Fun Day and Craft Show, June 28. Kids' carnival, burgers by Big Arm volunteer fire fighters. Call Alison, 849-6628.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. July, 7, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Bigfork Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, July 18-19, Bigfork High School track. Call Lyn Mogolis, 837-6248 or 212-0286; or Debbie Ingram, 837-6280.

3 School District 5 Fall Enrollment for new students, grades K-8, Aug. 1, 233 First Ave. E., above Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9, Swan Lake Day Park near mile marker 72 on Montana 83. Food, arts and crafts fair, silent auction, huckleberry baked goods and kids games. Live music by Roy Wilhelm Band. Free; 837-5888.

3 Glacier Nordic Ski team annual "Glacier Nordic Run" fund raiser Aug. 23, on Danny On Trail, Big Mountain. Call Debbie Mallams, 862-2113.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Whitefish Friends and Family Run 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6, North Valley Hospital campus. 5K, 10K and half-mile events. Benefit for Child Development Center in Kalispell and Shepherd's Hand Clinic in Whitefish. Call 862-8250.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.