Today

3 2008 Whitefish Winter Classic champagne brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Advance tickets $10 at Whitefish Credit Union, Glacier Bank of Whitefish, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Tickets $12 at door. Call 862-8146.

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

3 Seventh annual Great Rockies Sportshow continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Fishing, hunting seminars, boats. Admission $6 adults 17 and older, $4 juniors 6-13; Kids 5 and under, free.

3 Don Lawrence Orchestra "Royalty of the Big Bands" concert to benefit CASA for Kids, from 4 to 7 p.m., Kalispell Eagles Ballroom., 37 First St. W. Jazz Society members free, non-members $5.

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

Monday

3 Flathead County Library "Easy E-Mail" computer class, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration required. Call 758-5814.

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

3 Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon for lunch at the Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Program follows at 1 p.m. on topic of Mount Rushmore, by Katy Zundel. Call Kay McDonald, 892-4579.

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

3 "Tuck Everlasting" Read-Aloud and book discussion, Flathead County Libary, Kalispell.

3 West Valley School board meets at 5 p.m. to discuss district bus service for 2008-2009 school year; and at 7 p.m. for regular meeting, school library.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., 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 CPR for the Professional Rescuer course with AED at the center, 6-10 p.m. today and March 17, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is "Are You Suffering from Compassion Fatigue?" Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Kathy, 756-4723.

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

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

3 Deer Park School board meets at 7 p.m. at the school.

Tuesday

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, 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., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 Easy E-Mail" computer class 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bigfork Library. Registration required; 758-5814.

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

3 Red Cross four-night certified course in CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, 4-10 p.m. today, March 12, 18 and 19 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433.

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

3 School District 5 and Flathead County High School district board special meeting at 7 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

3 Smith Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. at the Intermediate School.

3 Brian Peck gives an illustrated lecture on "Wolves - From Mythology to Recovery," 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main, Kalispell. Co-sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 1933. Free. All welcome.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m.

3 West Valley Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., at the West Valley Fire Station on Whitefish Stage Road.

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

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

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

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

3 Marion Branch Library storytime 3:30 p.m.

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

3 Montana Landlords Association meets tonight, Kalispell Elks Lodge. Dinner 6 p.m. Detective Commander Jeanne Landis speaks at 7:30 p.m. on child abuse. RSVP to Gene, 752-4179. For information, call Ron, 752-9000.

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

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., 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.

Thursday

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

"Library 24/7" computer class, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Columbia Falls Branch Library. Registration required. Call 758-5814.

3 The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Program is "Generations at Work - Maximizing Potential for Differences" by Kristin Donahue. Free. Optional lunch $10 per person. RSVP to Celeste Hauser, 758-5478.

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

3 "Tuck Everlasting" Read-Aloud and book discussion, Whitefish Libary.

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

3 Dr. Matt Bailey gives a slide show presentation on, "Shoulder Injuries," 7 p.m., North Valley Hospital's Valley Cafe Dining Room. Free all welcome Call 863-3630.

3 Flathead Valley IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences) meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, behind Coffee Traders, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Jodi Petlin, founder of Shanti Yoga Studio in Whitefish, will give a presentation on "The Heart of Yoga: The Unity of Body, Mind and Breath." All welcome. Donations requested. Call 562-9591 or 862-7711.

3 FVCC 2008 Honors Symposium 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building large meeting room. Retired West Point history professor Scott Wheeler gives a lecture titled, "Who Cares About History." Free. Public invited. Call 756-3822.

Friday

3 St. Patrick's Day Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Charles Catholic Church, Whitefish. Soup, salad and dessert, $7. Call Clair Mitchell, 862-1415.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m., 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., The Summit, Kalispell. Dr. Robert Phillips discusses "Successfully Living with Lupus: Part 1" Free. Call 837-1055.

A Look Ahead

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 Red Cross volunteer orientation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Annual Snow Rodeo March 15-16, Izaak Walton Inn, Essex. Rodeo-style events on skis and snowshoes. Egg hunt for kids March 16. 5K and 10K ski races.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop noon to 4:30 p.m., March 15, FVCC Arts and Technology Building Room 122. Bring a sack lunch and stay as long as you wish. Prizes awarded. Cost $10. Pre-registration required. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922. All welcome.

3 Free Tax Preparation available 1-4 p.m. March 15. Walk-in basis at Flathead Valley Community College in the Arts & Technology Building. Call Northwest Montana Human Resources Inc., 752-6565.

3 Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade 4 p.m. March 15, downtown Kalispell. Line-up begins at 3 p.m. at First Avenue West and Eighth St. Call Mark Lalum, 755-7400.

3 Flathead Audubon four-hour field trip March 16 to wetland sites in Lower Valley and Somers. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Somers Park n' Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring binoculars/scope, and dress for weather. Call Leslie Kehoe, evenings, 837-4467.

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 Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer course two-night course starting March 17 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Celtic Cross Dancers host a ceili (dance party) 7-9 p.m. March 17, Salvation Army Church gym, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Public invited to group dances. Celtic Cross Dancers will also perform. Cost $5 per person, or $20 per family. All welcome. No alcohol permitted. Call Sally Conrad, 270-3055.

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 WALK (Women Active and Learning in Kalispell) group walking tour to Camas Creek Yarn, Main Street, Kalispell. Meet at 12:30 p.m. March 18, at Curves, 200 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Free. All adult women welcome. Bring a water bottle and dress for weather.

3 Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m. March 18, Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 Meridian Road, Kalispell. Hydrologist John Muhlfeld gives a program titled, "Anatomy of Stream and River Restoration." Public welcome.

3 Columbia Falls Women's Connection brunch 9:30 a.m. March 19, Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Guest speaker is Paulette Stely on "Leaving a Legacy." Mary Kay representative Kendra Moore conducts a humorous makeover. Cost $7.50 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

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

3 Healing taize service, 7 p.m. March 19, Shining Mountains Church, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Inspirational readings, prayer, meditative singing. Public welcome; 257-6539.

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 Northwest Montana Rock Chucks rockhounding club meets 7 p.m., March 20, meeting room at Semitool on West Reserve Drive. Microscopic rock and mineral specimens will be viewed on big screen using a binocular microscope and digital camera. Use main entrance on west side of building. Public welcome. Call 862-4612.

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

3 Sunburst Beauty Pageant for girls, women and boys, noon, March 22, Kalispell Center Mall. Registration at 11 a.m. Call 817-326-5927 or 406-546-8622.

3 Free Tax Preparation available 1-4 p.m. March 22. Walk-in basis at Flathead Valley Community College in the Arts & Technology Building. Call Northwest Montana Human Resources Inc., 752-6565.

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 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR and AED, 6 p.m. March 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., March 25, Good Shepherd Church, Polson.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6 p.m. March 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 26, Polson High School.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-4 p.m., March 27, Evergreen Junior High School.

3 FVCC 2008 Honors Symposium 7 p.m. March 27, Arts and Technology Building large meeting room. FVCC instructors David Scott and E.B. Eiselein lecture on the topic, "America's Religious Heritage." Free. Public invited. Call 756-3822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 28 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, 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.

3 Day of Renewal and Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29, Deep Bay Center, U.S. 93, 4.5 miles south of Lakeside. Lectures, presentations, demonstrations on acupuncture, massage, hypnotherapy, metaphysical readings and more. Free. All welcome.

3 Free Tax Preparation available 1-4 p.m. March 29. Walk-in basis at Flathead Valley Community College in the Arts & Technology Building. Call Northwest Montana Human Resources Inc., 752-6565.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross Public Challenge certification course in Adult/Infant/Child/ CPE/AED/Professional Rescuer/ Standard First Aid, 6 p.m. March 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 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 Free Tax Preparation available 1-4 p.m. April 5. Walk-in basis at Flathead Valley Community College in the Arts & Technology Building. Call Northwest Montana Human Resources Inc., 752-6565.

3 Cayuse Prairie School kindergarten round-up and registration 8:30-11:30 a.m., and noon to 3 p.m. April 7. Call 756-4560, ext. 10, to schedule an appointment

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 American Association of University Women annual used book sale, April 11-13, Kalispell Center Mall. Donation barrels around valley groceries and at mall. Call Karen Haarr, 756-6953.

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 Columbia Falls High School Key Club March of Dimes benefit, 7-9 p.m. April 11, Columbia Falls Community Center, Nucleus Avenue. Male students model female fashions. Admission $5 students; $10 adult; $15 couples; $25 families. Call Christy Houle, 892-6500, ext. 277.

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 Free Tax Preparation available 1-4 p.m. April 12. Walk-in basis at Flathead Valley Community College in the Arts & Technology Building. Call Northwest Montana Human Resources Inc., 752-6565.

3 Smith Valley School kindergarten round-up April 22. Call 756-4535 for an appointment.

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.