Today

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.

3 Montanans for Multiple Use sponsor a Lincoln County commissioner candidate forum 7 p.m. Eureka High School auditorium.

Tuesday

3 Columbia Falls Economic Development meeting 7 am. Back Room, Nite Owl.

3 Orientation program for used of Flathead County Library's new Cooperating Collection information resource for grant seekers, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Kalispell branch. Refreshments provided.

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 Flathead City-County Board of Health Budget Committee meets 11:30 a.m.

3 Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Red Lion Hotel. Flathead County commissioner candidate forum. Member lunch $15; non-member lunch $20.

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.

3 Montanans for Multiple Use sponsor a Flathead County commissioner candidate forum 6 p.m. Glacier High School Performance Room. Dream Dancers perform at 7:45 p.m., followed by question and answer session with local legislature candidates.

3 Somers School board RTI update work session 6 p.m., followed by regular board meeting 7 p.m. Somers Middle School.

3 Flathead Democratic Party meets 7 p.m. May 20, KM Theatre, 40 Second St. E., Kalispell. Call 862-2008.

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

Wednesday

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

Thought

"Life is a joke that's just begun." n W.S. Gilbert, English librettist (1836-1911).

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

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health EMS Committee meets at noon.

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

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

3 Eighth annual Montana Authors celebration, 4-7 p.m., Whitefish Branch Library, 9 Spokane Ave. Open house, hors d'oeuvres, beverages. Public invited. Call 862-6657.

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

3 Bigfork Relay for Life 2008 kick-off event 5-7 p.m. Flathead Bank of Bigfork. Chuckwagon dinner. Entertainment by Gene Gordner, the Singing Saddle Maker. Register teams. Everyone welcome.

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

3 Healing taize service 7 p.m., 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., 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 Columbia Falls High School annual Awards Night ceremony 7 p.m. in school's Little Theatre. Public welcome. Call counselor Doug Cordier, 892-6500, ext. 230.

Thursday

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

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

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 7 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley at 758-5826.

Friday

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

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

A Look Ahead

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.

3 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 Blue Dragon Beads spring bead bazaar 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 24; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Free admission. Fundraiser for Nurturing Center.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 11 a.m. May 24, at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

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 Memorial Day Ceremony by United Veterans of the Flathead Valley, at noon, May 26, Veterans Memorial, Depot Park, Kalispell. Laying of wreaths, firing of volleys, playing of "Taps." Public invited.

3 Fairview Cemetery annual Memorial Day service, May 26, 1225 Fairview Cemetery Road, Columbia Falls. Honor Guard at 1:30 p.m.; service 2 p.m.

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 Montanans for Multiple Use sponsor a Lincoln County commissioner candidate forum 6:30 p.m. May 27, Libby Elks Club.

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

3 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents 1938 screwball comedy "Bringing Up Baby," 7 p.m. May 27, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring pillows, chairs, blankets. Call 756-8381.

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 Tyrell Lundman, a Montana native who will be pursuing a Master of Sacred Music degree at Notre Dame University, will present an organ recital, 7 p.m. May 29, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 S. Main, Kalispell. Donations welcome. Reception follows.

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 Fairview Cemetery annual meeting 9 a.m. May 30, at the chapel, 1225 Cemetery Road, Kalispell.

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 Trinity Lutheran School rummage sale, 4:30-8 p.m. June 6; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7. Proceeds benefit tuition scholarships. Call Paula, 270-6911; or Dawn, 212-5755.

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 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets 6:30 p.m. June 9, City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

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 Healing taize service 7 p.m. June 18, Shining Mountains Church, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Inspirational readings, prayer and singing. All welcome. Call 257-6539.

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 Mountain of Savings Coupon Club class "Learn How to Save 40-90 Percent of Groceries" taught by Jennifer Turner, 10 a.m. to noon, June 21, Salvation Army Dining Room, 110 Bountiful Dr., near KRMC. Cost $10 includes door prizes, coupons, snacks. Call Turner, 253-1447.

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 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets 6:30 p.m. June 23, City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

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 American Quarter Horse Association-approved show July 3-6, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

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 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets 6:30 p.m. July 14, City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

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 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets 6:30 p.m. July 28, City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

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.