Today

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, noon to 3 p.m., First Interstate Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets 12:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Speaker is Mike Cummins, director of Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic. Call Tom Bartlett, 885-3865.

3 Glacier Park botanists Jennifer Asebrook and Jennifer Hintz lead a Montana Native Plant Society Flathead Chapter wildflower field trip to Spring Creek Cemetery. Meet at north end of FVCC parking lot at 5:30 p.m. to carpool.

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. Nick Fucci will give a presentation on his photo workshop in Alaska and recent trip to Costa Rica. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Polson Rural Fire District trustees meet 7 p.m., Polson City Council Room.

3 Montana Landlords Association meets 7 p.m., Elks Club, Kalispell. Call Carrie, 253-6935.

Thursday

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 6 a.m. in the school library.

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

3 Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 9 a.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

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

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

3 Somers School District Facult Advisory Committee meets 3:45 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Woodland Montessori carnival for children 2-12, 4-6:30 p.m., 349 Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell. Games, prizes, chocolate chip cookie bake-off. Booth tickets 25 cents each. All welcome.

3 Fundraiser for Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force, 5-8 p.m., Hu Hot Restaurant, Kalispell. Ten percent of gross receipts will be donated. All welcome. Call 892-7387.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Bohemian Grange behind Montana Coffee Traders, 5810 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 "Notable Heroines" encore performance 5 p.m. tonight and Friday, New Outlaw Inn. Hors d'oeuvres prior to show. Wine available. Tickets available at Books West, 257-8160, and at door. Portion of proceeds benefit Flathead County Democratic Women.

3 Gospel Echoes Northwest dinner banquet, 6:30 p.m., Central Bible Church, Kalispell. Public welcome. Complimentary tickets required. Call 541-926-6222 or Chad Crist, 406-676-4939.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m.

3 Presentation about Big Brothers Big Sisters at 7 p.m., Our Redeemer Church, behind Pizza Hut in Columbia Falls. Public invited. RSVP to 752-0092.

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

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. at the Eagles, Kalispell.

3 Ham Radio Club hosts weather spotter training, 7 p.m. United Way meeting room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Public invited. Call Don, 756-7171.

Friday

3 Whitefish Presbyterian Church annual flower sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17, at Third and Central. Annuals, perennials, grasses, herbs, bowls and baskets. Call Shelle Kuntz, 250-4645. Benefit for youth mission.

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

3 Congressman Denny Rehberg's field representative Maren Olsen holds traveling office hours at noon, Eureka Town Hall, 108 Dewey Ave.

3 "Notable Heroines" encore performance 5 p.m., New Outlaw Inn. Hors d'oeuvres served prior to show. Wine available. Tickets available at Books West, 257-8160, and at door. Portion of proceeds benefit Flathead County Democratic Women.

3 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets 6:30-8 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Call 756-1414.

3 Public meeting for residents and frequent travelers of Montana 35 to discuss traffic safety, 7 p.m. Yellow Bay Clubhouse. Call Rose Schwennesen, 982-3401 or Pat Saville, 982-3421.

3 "Evening of Fine Music" featuring Swingin' on High Band, Glacier Symphony and Chorale, and Flathead Valley Community Band, tonight at the Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Road, Kalispell; and Saturday, Central School Auditorium, Second and Spokane, Whitefish. Both shows 7:30 p.m. Offering taken in support of Hope Ranch.

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 Pie and Perennial Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Columbia Falls. Bring your perennial thinnings and extra seedlings to sell, or come to buy. Proceeds donated to Habitat for Humanity/Thrivent Builds. Call Elizabeth, 892-7789.

3 Creston Cemetery Association annual spring clean up 9 a.m.; followed by business meeting at 11 a.m., cemetery grounds.

3 Kalispell area employers of National Guard and Reserve troops invited to a civilian employer orientation 9:30 a.m., Armed Forces Reserve Center, 2989 U.S. 93, N., Kalispell. Call Carla Lott, 406-324-3128.

Shire of Crystal Crags medieval creative re-enactment group hosts Gallow Games VIII, 10 a.m., 286 Trap Road, off of Montana 206, Columbia Falls. Scottish games, rapier fighting, merchants. Costumes encouraged. Small entrance fee. Light lunch available for $5. Call Brenton, 471-5751; or Alycia, 471-9675.

3 Glacier Institute Volunteer Work Weekend Party, today and Sunday, at Glacier Park Field Camp and Big Creek Outdoor Education Center. RSVP to 755-1211.

3 Emergency Medical Services Week kick-off party, noon to 2 p.m., Lakeside QRU Hall, 125 Bills Road. Tours, free blood pressure screening, car seat safety clinic, and more. Hot dogs, chips and pop will be served. Call 844-2775.

3 Third annual Taste of Kalispell 5-10 p.m., in front on North Bay Grille, First Avenue West, Kalispell. Sample cuisine of over 15 area restaurants. Live music. Over 30 retail booths. Tickets $30 at North Bay Grille, Knead Cafe or Kalispell Chamber of Commerce; or call 406-261-7039.

3 Gala steak and salmon dinner benefit for Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down Food Pantry new building campaign, Red Lion Hotel Ballroom. No host social hour 5:30; dinner 7 p.m. Silent auction 5:30 to 8 p.m.; live auction 8 p.m. Guest speaker Maj. Gen. Paul E. Vallely. Live music by Linda Ensign with One Cool Band. Tickets $50. Call 756-7304.

3 Calvary Lutheran Church hosts Festivale Maggio, an Italian dinner fundraiser, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 2200 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Menu includes chicken or beef lasagna, tossed salad, bread sticks and cupcakes, punch and coffee. Cost $6; children 5 and younger free. A skit will be performed. Proceeds go to painting church and replacing doors. All welcome. Call 752-4102.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir spring concert, 7 p.m., Glacier High School. Inspirational, patriotic, folk and contemporary and classic sacred music Free admission. All welcome. Call Joan, 257-3046.

3 14th annual Calcutta fund raiser by Flathead County Tavern Association, 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 "Evening of Fine Music" featuring Swingin' on High Band, Glacier Symphony and Chorale, and Flathead Valley Community Band, 7:30 p.m. Central School Auditorium, Second and Spokane, Whitefish. Offering taken in support of Hope Ranch.

Sunday

3 Flathead Kennel Club AKC-sanctioned B-Match Dog Show, 11 a.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Spectators welcome. Call Suzie Kelly at 756-8230.

3 Glacier Institute Volunteer Work Weekend Party continues today at Glacier Park Field Camp and Big Creek Outdoor Education Center. RSVP to 755-1211.

3 Healthy Forests and Communities Symposium by Flathead Business and Industry Association and Big Sky Coalition, 2-6 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds. Panel discussion by forest management professionals. Public invited.

3 Don Lawrence Orchestra and Columbia Falls Methodist Church choir in concert, 3 p.m., St. Richard's Catholic Church, Columbia Falls. Free. Donations accepted. Proceeds benefit De LaSalle School in Browning.

Monday

3 Adopt-a-Soldier Sew-a-Thon 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Kalispell Armory, U.S. 93, north of West Reserve Dr. Volunteers needed to help sew neck coolers for U.S. troops. Bring a sack lunch. Call Kim Jones, 837-1088.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and May 21, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m., Winchester Room, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Judy Cox presents a program on Flathead Youth Shelter. Senate District 4 candidates discuss their backgrounds. Lunch available. No reservations required. All welcome.

3 Youth Service Network meets at noon, 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 Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon at the New Outlaw Inn. Lunch available. Speaker is Republican candidate for governor, Roy Brown. Public welcome. Call Pamala Kasperson, 837-4428.

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

Tuesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and May 22, Bigfork Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

3 Museum at Central School volunteer orientation 10 a.m. to noon, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Everyone welcome. Refreshments. Call 756-8381.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Lori Heatherington of Humane Society talks about adopting homeless animals. Guest speaker is Berni Bailey. 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, 2-6 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Town Hall gathering to meet Senate District 2 candidate Gil Jordan, 5-6:30 p.m. May 20, Columbia Falls High School cafeteria.

3 Columbia Falls Women's Connection health and beauty fair, 6 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church, Talbot Road, Columbia Falls. Guest speaker will discuss exercise, healthy eating and pampering yourself. Cost $7.50 per person, including meal. Bernie Bailey is featured speaker. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

A Look Ahead

3 Kalispell Toastmasters Club invites public to open house and demonstration, noon to 1 p.m. May 21, First National Bank, next to Pizza Hunt, Main Street, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., May 21, Flathead Electric, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes Lone Pine May 21. Meet at 5 p.m. in Albertsons east parking lot to carpool to trailhead. All welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board meets 6-8:45 p.m. May 21, CSKT Natural Resources Division conference room. 316 First St. E., Polson.

3 Healing taize service 7 p.m. May 21, Shining Mountains Church, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Inspirational readings, prayer and singing. All welcome. Call 257-6539.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. May 21, Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Leonardo DeCaprio's 2007 documentary on current global environmental crisis, "The 11th Hour" will be shown. Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 22, in the blood mobile at Home Depot.

3 West Valley School hosts an assembly at 2 p.m., May 22, for teacher Kim Davis who is retiring. Public invited.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to noon May 23, First Interstate Bank, Whitefish.

3 Meet and Greet for Senate District 2 candidate Gil Jordan, 5-7 p.m. May 23, 573 Somers Ave., Whitefish, hosted by Dan and Betsy Kohnstamm.

3 16th annual Seeley Lake Loon and Fish Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24-25, Seeley Lake Community Hall. Arts and crafts, artist demonstrations, children's art activities, nature walks and more. Soup luncheon available. Call Martha, 793-5706 or Merrily, 754-3376.

2008 Inaugural Butterfly Walk for children with Cockayne Syndrome, 10 a.m. May 24, Woodland Park Pavilion. Refreshments. Everyone welcome. Donations accepted. Call 752-8803.

3 Evergreen Disposal will collect garbage on its regular routes on Memorial Day, May 26.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26-27. $10 course fee. Call 293-0100 to register.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., May 26, 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, 2-6 p.m., May 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. May 27, Anderson's Masonry Hearth and Home. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 Town Hall gathering to meet Senate District 2 candidate Gil Jordan, 5-6:30 p.m. May 27, Whitefish High School Lecture Classroom.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., May 27, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., May 28, Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes the Foy's to Blacktail trail May 28. Meet at 5 p.m. at the Herron Park parking lot. All welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Launch party and dessert reception for local historian, author and journalist George Ostrom's new DVD on Glacier Park, 7-9 p.m. May 28, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Advance tickets $10, available at Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell; Glacier National Park Fund, 540 Wisconsin Ave., or Village Shop, Central Avenue, Whitefish. Limited at door. Call 862-6110.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 29, for employees of North Valley Hospital.

3 Community forum on human trafficking in Montana and around the world, 7 p.m. May 29, FVCC Blake Hall. Free. All welcome. Call Chris Bond, 756-3427.

3 Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection event, May 30, Flathead County Landfill, U.S. 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish. Pre-register by calling Veolia Environmental Services, 877-484-0129 ext. 102; by May 28.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 30, Browning Hospital.

3 Bet Harim Jewish community potluck dinner lead by Rabbi Secher, 6 p.m. May 30, Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 756-5159.

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 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 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., June 9, at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Lakeside Neighborhood Plan public meeting, 6:30-9 p.m. June 9, Lakeside Chapel, U.S. 93 and Adams Street.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. June 12, to discuss "Battle of the Big Hole" by Aubrey L. and Calvin L. Haines, at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

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 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., June 23, at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Big Arm Family Fun Day and Craft Show, June 28. Kids' carnival, burgers by Big Arm volunteer fire fighters. Call Alison, 849-6628.

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 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9, Swan Lake Day Park near mile marker 72 on Montana 83. Food, arts and crafts fair, silent auction, huckleberry baked goods and kids games. Live music by Roy Wilhelm Band. Free; 837-5888.

3 Ninth annual MASH Bash, Aug. 22, North Valley Hospital. Dinner, dancing and live entertainment. Raffles. Tickets $65 each. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for the Birth Center. Call 863-3630.

3 Glacier Nordic Ski team annual "Glacier Nordic Run" fund raiser Aug. 23, on Danny On Trail, Big Mountain. Call Debbie Mallams, 862-2113.

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 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 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.