Today

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 Kalispell Woodturners meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kalispell Middle School. Training session on turning wood. Lunch provided. Public invited. Call 261-2592.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop noon to 4:30 p.m., 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. Walk-in basis at Flathead Valley Community College in the Arts & Technology Building. Call Northwest Montana Human Resources Inc., 752-6565.

3 Meet and greet for Republican Gubernatorial candidate Roy Brown, 2 p.m., at the Blue Canyon Grill, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Coffee and tea provided.

3 Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade 4 p.m., downtown Kalispell. Line-up 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.

3 Flathead Democratic Party meets 7 p.m. KM Theatre, 40 Second St. E., Kalispell. Guest speaker Richard Conviser from Montanans for Obama gives a DVD presentation at 8 p.m. Call 862-2008.

3 Flathead Citizens for Paved Roads meet 7 p.m., Glacier High School, 375 Wolfpack Way. Use the main entrance.

3 Museum Historic Film Club shows 1959 Academy Award winning film, "Some Like it Hot," 7 p.m. Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free popcorn and treats. Donations accepted. Beer and wine for sale. Public invited. Call 756-8381.

Wednesday

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

3 Columbia Falls Women's Connection brunch 9:30 a.m., 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. to 2 p.m., Starbuck's in the blood mobile.

Free flooring design seminar, 2 and 5:30 p.m., Conlins Furniture, 1441 Montana 35, Kalispell. RSVP to 756-1622.

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

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

3 Dirty Hands Garden Club meeting 7 p.m. March 19, Whitefish Library conference room. New members welcome Call 862-5139.

3 "Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers … with Food Choices" lecture, 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Two-hour documentary, "What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire" will be shown. Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

Thursday

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

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at The Wave, 1250 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 Bigfork volunteer appreciation ice cream social 2-4 p.m. Bigfork Senior Center. Music provided by Velvet Touch. Public welcome. Sponsored by RSVP of Flathead County.

3 Glacier Institute sponsors a free lecture by Rick Graetz, "Sights of Montana, 7-8:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 755-1211.

3 Northwest Montana Rock Chucks rockhounding club meets 7 p.m., 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 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. in the Eagles lower level, 37 First St. E., Kalispell. All welcome.

Friday

3 Montana Coffee Traders roast master, Scott Brant, gives a presentation about his recent travels and coffee tasting in Ethiopia, 10 a.m. to noon, Coffee Traders, 5810 U.S. 93 S., between Kalispell and Whitefish. Free. Public welcome. Call 862-7633.

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

3 Dine & Ski fund raiser, 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.

Saturday

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 Annual Eggstravaganza and 12th annual DreamBuilders Playhouse Raffle 11 a.m. March 22, Kalispell Center Mall. Children's carnival of games, prizes, events. Call the Nurturing Center, 756-1414.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725 annual Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., March 23, at the lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Everyone welcome.

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 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., March 24, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

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 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative executive council meets 8:30-10:30 a.m., March 27, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 752-3302.

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 Big Sky Specialty Compounding hosts a talk by Kiersten Braig-Alton on women's health issues, 6:30 p.m. March 27, Big Sky Pharmacies, Greenery Park, 20 Four Mile Dr., across from FVCC. Cost $25. Seating limited. To reserve a spot, call 752-4440.

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 Children's House Montessori School 10th annual fundraising spring auction 6 p.m. March 29, Grouse Mountain Lodge. Food and no-host bar, live auction. Proceeds to scholarship fund and playground project. Call 863-4685.

3 Children's House Montessori School 6:30-7:45 p.m. April 1, Fall program begins and informational open house.

3 Hungry Horse Ranger Station new office open house 4-7 p.m. April 2. Light refreshments. Public invited. Call 387-3801.

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 Ducks Unlimited Greenwing kids event, 6 p.m. April 4, Bulldog Convention Center. Cost $10.

3 Semi-annual Trees to Paper to Trees Recycling Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5. Bring your newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans to north end of Flathead County Fairgrounds for recycling. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7715.

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 33rd annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet, 6 p.m. April 5, Bulldog Convention Center. Swamp Thang duck boat to be auctioned. Tickets $50 single; $75 couple.

3 42nd annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, Creston. Arts and crafts sale at Eastside Grange. Hot food available. Rummage and bake sale Creston School gym. RV, Marine, auto and equipment sale on April 6.

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 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 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. April 15, in the school library.

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

3 12th annual DreamBuilders Playhouse raffle drawing, 1 p.m. April 19, Kalispell Center Mall. Call the Nurturing Center, 756-1414.

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

3 Stroke and osteoporosis screening by Life Line, 9 a.m. April 25, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St., Columbia Falls. Call 1-877-237-1287 for an appointment. Pre-registration required.

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 14th annual Calcutta fund raiser by Flathead County Tavern Assocation, 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 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.