Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Aug. 20, Yellow Bay Club House, east shore Flathead Lake. $10 course fee. Call 982-3524 or 752-0786 to register.

3 Flathead National Forest and Community of Resource Educators (CORE) free educational workshop for teachers and youth group leaders, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Flathead National Forest Office, 650 Wolfpack Way, near Glacier High School. To register, call 758-5204.

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Receive a Qdoba coupon for lunch with blood donation.

Tuesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Aug. 21, Bigfork Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

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

3 Glacier Park Centennial Program listening session to seek ideas for events and projects for Park's 100th anniversary, 4-7 p.m. West Glacier Community Building. Public welcome.

3 Deer Park School board meets at 5 p.m. at the school.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Wednesday

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

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., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

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

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

3 Children's Story Hour at 3:30 p.m., Marion Library.

3 Flathead Sea Kayakers (formerly Flathead Paddlers) skills session and party, 4-9 p.m. home of Ed Hopkins, Woods Bay. Bring boat, dry clothes, food to grill, potluck dish, $10 membership dues. New members welcome.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes in Blacktail mountains. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Herron Park parking lot. Easy 3.5 mile hike with 700 feet elevation gain. All welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m., Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Republican Flathead County Commissioner candidate Jim Dupont present his views on achieving a sustainable future for Flathead Valley. Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

Thursday

3 Our Savior's Lutheran Church annual rummage and bake sale fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; and 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 22, corner of Fourth Avenue West and Seventh Street, Columbia Falls. Lunch available.

3 Glacier Park Centennial Program listening session to seek ideas for events and projects for Park's 100th anniversary, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Many Glacier Hotel; 4-7 p.m. St. Mary Visitor Center. Public welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Libby VFW.

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

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Great Northern Cycles and Nordic, 104 O'Brien Ave. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 West Shore Community Library "Chapter 7" annual fundraiser, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Best Western White Oak Hotel, U.S. 93 S., Somers. Silent and live auctions, wine and microbrew tastings and food by West Shore restaurants. Call Kim at 857-2402 for ticket information.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Receive a Qdoba coupon for lunch with blood donation.

3 Glacier Park Centennial Program listening session to seek ideas for events and projects for Park's 100th anniversary, 4-7 p.m., Glacier Park Lodge. Public welcome.

3 Ninth annual MASH Bash, North Valley Hospital. Full-course gourmet dinner, dancing to Don Lawrence Orchestra. Raffles. Military attire welcome. Happy Hour 6 p.m. Tickets $65 each. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for The Birth Center. Call 863-3630.

3 Bet Harim Jewish Community of the Flathead Valley celebrates at a sunset "Shabbaque" dinner, 6 p.m., Whitefish City Beach Pavilion 2. Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages provided. Bring a side dish. Call 756-5159.

3 Center for Restorative Youth Justice end of summer celebration, 6-8:30 p.m., corner of Main and Third Streets parking lot, Kalispell. Dunking booth, community mural unveiling, open microphone with Jay DiPaola, free food. Public welcome.

A Look Ahead

3 Glacier Nordic Team fundraiser, "Race Up the Danny On Trail," Aug. 23. Registration 8-9 a.m. outside Hellroaring Chalet; race starts 9:15 a.m. Adults $10, students $5. Call Debbie Mallams, 862-2113.

3 Swan Lake pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Aug. 23, Swan Lake Community Clubhouse. Includes ham, sausage, orange juice, coffee and milk. Adults $5; children under 10, $4; 3 and under, free. Benefit for the community.

3 Yoga workshop by Jane Adams, 9 -10:30 a.m. Aug. 23, community room, Lone Pine State Park Visitor Center, Kalispell. $10 per person; slower-paced class 11 a.m. to noon, $8 per person. Call Amy Grout, 755-2706.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 11 a.m. Aug. 23, at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

3 Cowboy America Festival community event 3-8:30 p.m. Aug. 23, sponsored by Flathead Valley Cowboy Church, U.S. 93, 1.4 miles north of Home Depot. Horse rides and games, mechanical bull, Li'l Wrangler rodeo and roping. Pig roast, door prizes. Live music 7 p.m. with Gene Gordner. Free. Everyone welcome. Call 752-FEED.

3 Third annual Big Sky Chapter Antique and Classic Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24, Waterside Resort, Lakeside. Free parking. Fly-by of antique airplanes 1 p.m. Aug. 23. Parade along West Shore from Somers to Conrad Point, 2 p.m. Aug. 24. Digital photo contest open to members of public. Call Alex Berry, 844-3522.

Thought

"New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common." n John Locke, English philosopher (1632-1704).

3 Sabar drumming class with Teranga Arts instructor Hillary Funk Welzenbach and drumming by Idrissa Gueye, noon to 1 p.m., dance class 1-2:30 p.m., Aug. 24, Yoga Heart Studio, 314 Main St., Polson. Cost $15 each. Call 406-529-2322.

3 Friends of Blanchard Lake 10th annual meeting 4 p.m. Aug. 24, 344 Blanchard Hollow, Whitefish. Featured speaker is Jim Stack. Short business meeting and election of new officers, followed by appetizer potluck social. Bring your own chairs, a potluck dish, and beverage of choice. Soft drinks provided. Call 862-6932.

3 Sabar dance class with Teranga Arts instructor Hillary Funk Welzenbach and drumming by Idrissa Gueye, 5-6:30 p.m.; drumming class 6:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 24, KM Building Theatre, 36 Second St., E., Kalispell. Cost $15 each. Call 406-529-2322.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25- 26, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 293-0100 to register.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 1 p.m., Aug. 25, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Receive a Qdoba coupon for lunch with blood donation.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., Aug. 25, at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 26, Eureka Baptist Church.

3 Glacier Park Centennial Program listening session to seek ideas for events and projects for Park's 100th anniversary, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 26, Polebridge Fire House. Public welcome.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26, BMC West, 448 Ash Road, across from Flathead Electric, Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 Sixth annual Art Quilt Silent Auction and reception 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 26, Loula's Cafe, 300 West Second St., Whitefish. Hors d'oeuvres and wine. Tickets $15. Proceeds benefit The Violence Free Crisis Line and Abbey Shelter. Call 249-9911.

3 Somers School board Negotiations Committee meets with Somers Educatin Association Negotiations Committee, 6 p.m., Aug. 26, Somers Middle School.

3 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents "Dave," 7 p.m. Aug. 26, 124 Second Ave.E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets. Call 756-8381.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Aug. 27, Elks Club, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 28, St. John's Hospital, Libby.

West Glacier Elementary School community potluck and open house, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 160 Old Bridge Road, West Glacier. Hamburgers and hot dogs provided. Meet Cortni King, new principal. Call 888-5312.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Receive a Qdoba coupon for lunch with blood donation.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 29, at the West Valley Fire Hall. All welcome. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Kathie, 314-4037.

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 Glacier Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road. Visitors welcome. Call 752-6110.

3 20th annual Bigfork Ducks Unlimited Banquet Sept. 4, BruMar Estate. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. Live and silent auctions for guns. Cost $50 single; $75 per couple. Call John Robinson, 837-7362 or Mark Manders, 837-3242.

3 Meet and Greet with Mick Holm, candidate for House District 3 representative, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Belton Chalet terrace room, West Glacier. Public welcome.

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 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 8, at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture on prescribing practices and patient compliance, "Pharmacology 101" 7:30 a.m., Sept. 9, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 2008 Native American Procurement Conference, Sept. 9-10, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Small business networking event. Call 800-462-2433, ext. 225 to register. For information, call Lori Sneezy, 480-545-1298, ext. 225.

3 West Glacier School board meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 9.

3 Eighth annual Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork fundraiser, 5 p.m. Sept. 12, Garden Bar, Electric Avenue, Bigfork. Silent and live auctions. Free beer and Hale's Noodles.

3 "Brats, Burgers and Band" fundraiser for Bigfork Fire Department, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Harbor Village Pavilion, Bigfork. Live auction. Cost $19 adults; $9 children. Call Joyce Mitchell, 253-2030; or Jim Sticka, 837-2294.

3 2008 Autism Walk, Sept. 20, Woodland Park, Kalispell. Registration 11 a.m.; walk begins at noon. $12. Teams and individuals welcome. Call 257-8758.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 22, at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Flathead Quilters Guild 27th annual quilt show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26-27; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28, Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building, Kalispell. Quilt raffle, merchant mall, members boutique, food, demonstrations. Admission $5. Portion of proceeds benefit Human Therapy on Horseback.

3 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk, Sept. 20, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Check in at 8 a.m.; walk begins 8:30 a.m. Call Heather, 406-252-5927.

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.