Today

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

3 The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Kalispell Mayor Pam Kennedy. Lunch available. Public invited.

Ed Leas, senior climbing guide for Rainier Mountaineering Inc., presents a slide show titled, "From Sea Level to 8,000m," 5 p.m., Page by Page Books, 220 Main Street, Polson. All welcome.

3 Knights of Columbus community fish fry, 6-8 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 230 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Free; donations accepted. Community welcome. Call the parish office at 862-9897 or Ken Ellis at 862-5607.

3 Pam Heglund gives a presentation on the land, architecture and people of Iran, 7 p.m. Big Arm Fire Hall. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. All welcome. Call 849-6628.

Saturday

3 Flathead County Sheriff's Department sponsors a bike rodeo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Evergreen Middle School cafeteria, 18 W. Evergreen Dr., Prizes, certificates, food, bike inspections, skills assessment, and helmet fittings. Call Darla Harmon, 752-3255.

3 Dr. Seuss annual birthday celebration for children 3-10 years old, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Activities, refreshments. Call 758-5822.

3 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County 30th annual Select Dinner and Auction, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Theme is "Roaring 20s." Tickets, $150 per couple, available by calling 752-0092.

3 Garry Schalla, associate director of dZi Foundation and local volunteer Rebecca Johns give slide presentation of the organization's social work building schools, homes and providing health care for people in the remote regions of the Himalayas, 5-7 p.m. Reds, Wines & Blues upstairs mezzanine. No-host bar. Public invited.

3 Third annual fund raiser for Lighthouse Christian Home for Developmentally Disabled, 7-9 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Dessert and dancing to Swingin' on High Band. Live and silent auctions. Tickets $30 available at Mountain West Banks, Glacier Bank in Bigfork, All Coffee Traders, and at the Lighthouse. Call 857-3276.

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

3 The Kalispell City Council will hold its annual long-rang planning session at 9 a.m. at the Conrad Mansion. This is a workshop at which no votes are legally allowed. It is open to the public.

Sunday

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club devoted to restoring and driving antique cars, meets 2 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op building. Enter on north side. All visitors welcome. Call Dave Cooley, 257-4023.

Monday

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

3 Lake County Republican Women's Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, Polson. Guest speakers will be Republican candidates for Lake County commissioner. Lunch available. Call 883-9209 by 11 a.m. to order.

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

3 Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, All welcome. Call 387-5282.

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

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and APS Circuit Review at 7 p.m.; short business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 FVCC Multicultural Services program hosts a presentation on "Traditional Native American Games, 7 p.m. Blake Hall board room. Open to public.

Tuesday

3 Salish Kootenai College Career Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Joe McDonald Health Education Center. Spaghetti lunch at noon for registrants. Call 406-275-4824

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and March 6, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Whitefish High School.

Somers School District Negotiations Committee meets with Somers Education Association, 3:45 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

3 Bigfork 2008 Relay for Life planning committee meets 5:15 p.m., Glacier Bank, Bigfork. Volunteers needed for July Relay event. Call Lyn Mogolis, 837-6248 or 212-0286; or Debbie Ingram, 837-6280.

3 School District 5 and Flathead County High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

Wednesday

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

3 Babies Bounce into Books storytime at 10:15 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

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

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

3 Babies Bounce into Books storytime at 11:45 a.m., Whitefish Branch Library; 862-6657.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Pope John Paul Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

3 Free public tour of Whitefish High School to publicize renovation bond issue, 4-7 p.m. Call Linda Maetzold, 862-5158; or Lin Akey, 862-3747.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m., at the Flathead County Library meeting room in Kalispell. Tim Ryan gives a slide show presentation on "Local American Indian Traditional Use of the Environment." General meeting at 5:30 p.m. Free and public is welcome. Call Jen Asebrook, 863-9630.

Thursday

3 Flathead County load limits go into effect today. They are available online at www.co.flathead.mt.us or call 758-5790.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls.

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

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., March 6, Glacier Park International Airport board room.

3 Glacier Institute sponsors a free lecture by Dan Casey on songbirds and raptors, 7-8:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Public welcome.

3 Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support group meets at 7 p.m., at The Summit. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

3 Whitefish Middle School seventh and eighth grade production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," 7:30 p.m. today and March 7, school auditorium. Tickets $3 adults, $2 adults and seniors, available at the door.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints family history training workshop, 7:30 p.m., LDS Stake Center, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Topic is "Internet Tricks - How to Crack the Top Seven Genealogy Web Sites." Public invited. Call 752-5446.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 7, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 World Day of Prayer observance 1:30 p.m. March 7, Klothes Kloset, 286 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Sponsored by Church Women United. Tea follows program. Public invited. Bring a food item for Columbia Falls Food Pantry.

3 Bet Harim Jewish Community hosts a Sabbath potluck dinner, 6 p.m. March 7, Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell, lead by Rabbi Allen Secher. Musical accompaniment. Call 756-5159.

3 Kalispell Montessori and Special Friends Advocacy Group sponsor Trivia Night, 6 p.m. March 7, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Cost $10 per person. Groups of eight will be formed. Prizes. Public welcome. Call Dave Hibbs, 755-3826.

3 "It's All About You" community outreach event for women, 7-10 p.m. March 7, Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Topics on financial strategies, artistic creativity and self-discovery. Champagne, desserts. Cost $30. Pre-registration required. Call 862-2400.

3 Flathead High School Alpine Club show the ski movie, "Believe" by local resident Tanner Hall, 7 p.m. March 7, at the high school auditorium. Public welcome.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., March 7, at the Glacier High School. All welcome. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Kathie, 314-4037.

3 Seventh annual Great Rockies Sportshow 1-8 p.m. March 7; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 8; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 9; Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Fishing, hunting seminars, boats. Admission $6 adults 17 and older, $4 juniors 6-13; Kids 5 and under, free. All kids 12 and under admitted free on Friday.

3 Ronan Women's Club 22nd annual Arts & Crafts and Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 8, Ronan Community Center. Lunch available. Silent auction. Call 406-676-5079.

3 Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry fifth annual "Attic Sale," 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 8, Flathead County Fairgrounds Grandstand Building. Art, antiques, collectibles. Call 756-7304.

3 Lone Pine State Park winter adult workshop on winter outdoor survival basics 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 8. Learn about food, water, shelter in backcountry, and how to build a fire. Cost $10. Pre-registration required. Call Melissa Sladek, 755-2706, ext. 2.

David Hadden, president of Flathead Coalition, in conjunction with Glacier National Park Fund, gives a presentation on coal mines and coal bed methane in Canadian Flathead, 1-2 p.m. March 8, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Hot cider, coffee and snacks served. Call 888-5393.

3 Valley Victory Church, 315 E. Evergreen Dr., hosts a Community Friendship Sunday, March 9. Service at 10 a.m. with reception following. Call welcome. Call 257-6523.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 10, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., March 10, at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., March 10, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. March 10, The Summit, Kalispell. Wildlife photographer Gene Grove gives a presentation on Alaska, sea otters, elephant seals and Yellowstone's wolves. Free. All welcome.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, March 11, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is economist Gregg Davis with FVCC. No reservations required. Lunch available for $9. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture on S.A.M.S. Riders Inc., a therapeutic horseback riding program, 7:30 a.m., March 11, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 11, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. March 11, in the school library.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., March 12, Flathead County Health Department, Kalispell.

Artist to Artist brown bag lunch noon to 1:30 p.m. March 12, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Connect with the local art community. Free. All welcome. Call 756-3832.

3 Glacier Pilot Club board meets 5:45 p.m. March 12, KRMC Paintbrush Room. Those interested in learning more brain injury welcome.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., March 12, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Ron Schlagenhaufer talks about trekking in the Himalayas. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 13, Libby High School.

3 Free public tour of Whitefish High School to publicize renovation bond issue, 6-7 p.m. March 13. Call Linda Maetzold, 862-5158; or Lin Akey, 862-3747.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m., March 14, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by National Flood.

3 Lupus Support Group including fibromyalgia and auto-immune diseases, meets 7-9 p.m. March 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Dr. Robert Phillips discusses "Successfully Living with Lupus: Part 1" Free. Call 837-1055.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 15, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. March 17 and 19, Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March, 17, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18-19, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Eureka. $10 course fee. Call 888-3437 to register.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., March 18, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Bigfork demonstrates quilting. Cost is $12. 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, noon to 3 p.m., March 18, Kalispell Athletic Club, in the blood mobile.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., March 19, Starbuck's in the blood mobile.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., March 20, at The Wave, Whitefish.

3 Glacier Institute sponsors a free lecture by Rick Graetz, "Sights of Montana, 7-8:30 p.m., March 20, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Public welcome. 3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 24-25, St. John's Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 293-0100 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 24 and 26, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Youth Service Network meets at noon March 24, at The Summit, Kalispell. Ron Clem, author and founder of Teens in Crisis, will discuss his work to assist teens and their families fight drug addiction. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., March 24, at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speaker Series, featuring Denver Holt, on "Owls of Montana," 7 p.m. March 24, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Fifth Regional Housing Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 29, Kalispell Center Mall. Free consumer information programs, booths, housing professionals. Give-aways, door prizes, drawings.

13th annual Soup Supper fund-raiser for Flathead Food Bank, 5:30-7 p.m. April 4, Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. $20 admission includes drawing for door prizes. Tickets available at 105 Sixth Ave. W., Kalispell; or call 752-3663.

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

3 School District 5 Kindergarten Enrollment Day, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 9, Flathead County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

3 Artist to Artist brown bag lunch noon to 1:30 p.m. April 9, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Connect with the local art community. Free. All welcome. Call 756-3832.

3 Lupus Support Group including fibromyalgia and auto-immune diseases, meets 7-9 p.m. April 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Pilates instructor Wendy Bumgarner discusses "What Defines Physical Health and Well-Being." Free. Call 837-1055.

3 United Way Share Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12, Kalispell Center Mall. Playhouse raffle, human service and nonprofit organizations booths and representatives, activities and entertainment. Call 752-7266 or 888-720-7266..

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

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 Public celebration for the newly finished Community Spirit Tile Monument Project, 1:30-5:30 p.m. 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 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 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 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.