Today

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 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 topic of 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.

3 Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens, gallery tour, light refreshments.

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

3 Somers School District Building, Facilities and Grounds Committee meets 11:15 a.m., Lakeside Elementary School.

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 Whitefish Soroptimist Thrift Haus annual $3 bag sale, noon to 4 p.m. today; 1-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 303 First St., Whitefish. Call Sally, 862-5214; or Flo 862-2543.

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

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

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 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Discussion on "Girl from the Gulches: The Story of Mary Ronan." All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

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 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 go to Eagles charities.

3 Rotary Club of Bigfork's annual chili feed, 5-7 p.m. Garden Bar, Bigfork. Chili, cornbread, brownies, and beverages. Tickets $10, adult; $5, children. Proceeds go to Bigfork Rotary service projects.

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.

Saturday

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

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

3 Annual Snow Rodeo today and Sunday, Izaak Walton Inn, Essex. Rodeo-style events on skis and snowshoes. Egg hunt for kids on Sunday. 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.

Sunday

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

3 Flathead Audubon four-hour field trip 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.

Monday

3 Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon at the New Outlaw Inn. Guest speakers are incumbent Flathead County Commissioner Gary Hall, and candidate retired Sheriff Jim Dupont. Lunch available. Public welcome. Call Lois Lauman, 857-3512.

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

3 Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer course two-night course starting 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., 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.

Tuesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and March 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., 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., 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., at Curves, 200 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Free. All adult women welcome. Bring a water bottle and dress for weather.

3 Flathead County Library Building Advisory Committee meets at 4 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, at 758-5826.

3 Free forum on today's investment climate, hosted by FINRA, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, with special guest Sen. Jon Tester, March 18, Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Registration and buffet dinner 5:30-6:30 p.m.; program 6:30-8 p.m.

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

A Look Ahead

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 Dine & Ski fund raiser March 21, The Summit, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Choose dinner time of 6 or 7 p.m. Includes Chair 1 rides. $49 adults, $24 youth. Portion of proceeds benefit Glacier Park Fund. Call 862-2900.

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, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. March 24-25, Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 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 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m. March 24, Winchester Room of the New Outlaw Inn, 1701 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Round table discussions on health care, climate change, energy development recycling and affordable housing. Lunch available. All welcome.

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 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 6 p.m. at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

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

3 Artist to Artist brown bag lunch noon to 1:30 p.m., March 26, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Connect with the local art community. Free. All welcome. Call 756-3832.

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

3 Sunriser Lions 34th annual pancake supper, 4:30-7 p.m. March 27, St. Matthew's Cafeteria, 602 S. Main St., Kalispell. All-you-can-eat menu also includes sausage, coffee and juice. Adults, $7; children, $4; family, $20; seniors, $5.50. Proceeds benefit local eye programs.

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 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets 6:30-8 p.m. March 28, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Discussion on group's future planes, parenting and more. Call 756-1414.

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. Tax-deductible donations accepted. 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 Make-A-Wish Foundation volunteer training, 5:45-9 p.m., April 7, LaQuinta Inn, 255 Montclair Dr., Kalispell. E-mail josh@nwwishes.org.

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 Presentation on the Chippewa culture and Little Shell tribe by Karen Emerson and other tribal members, 7 p.m. April 8, Blake Hall room 140, FVCC. Free. Everyone welcome. Call FVCC Multicultural Office, 756-3945.

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 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. April 10 at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Dorothy Johnson's "Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and some of her other stories will be discussed. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

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 Muldown Elementary kindergarten registration 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m April 18, 600 E. Second St., Whitefish. Call 862-8620.

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 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 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 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.