Today

3 The Kalispell City Council will be briefed at 7 p.m. on 2008-09 budget projections for community development and fire departments. This is a workshop session at which no votes are legally allowed.

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

3 Customer service training seminar for employers and employees titled, "Passport to Service," 3 p.m., Bigfork Glacier Bank, 8521 Montana 35. Cost $10. Seating limited. Call 837-5888.

3 NAMI-Flathead meets 1 to 2:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Speaker is registered psychiatrist nurse Katherine Henley, team leader of Program for Assertive Community Treatment. Public invited. Call 885-3865.

3 Peace Garden dedication 1:30 p.m., Flathead High School, featuring Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea." Public invited.

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

3 Tea reception for Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea," 4-5:40 p.m. Glacier High School. 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.

3 Fundraiser for Central Asia Institute with special guest Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Friday

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School District maintenance meeting, 7 a.m. in the library, to discuss summer maintenance projects.

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

3 Glacier County Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. This week's speaker is Mark Peck, the new E-911 coordinator. Lunch is $10; meeting is open to the public.

3 Glacier Waldorf School students and teachers tell stories and sing at 4 p.m. on "Pea Green Boat" children's program on Montana Public Radio.

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.

Saturday

3 Swan Rangers meet for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Echo Lake Cafe and leave the Swan River School parking lot at 8:30 a.m. for a partial-day outing. These hours will remain in effect all summer.

3 16th annual Seeley Lake Loon and Fish Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, 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., 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. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Free admission. Fundraiser for Nurturing Center.

3 Museum at Central School in Kalispell annual spring cleaning of building and grounds, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E. All welcome to volunteer part or all day. Call 756-8381.

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

Sunday

3 16th annual Seeley Lake Loon and Fish Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. continues today, Seeley Lake Community Hall. Two Wildflower Walkabout hikes to Holland Falls, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Open Book Club presents William Kittredge reading from his new book, "The Next Rodeo," at 7 p.m. Call Martha, 793-5706 or Merrily, 754-3376.

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

3 "Buy a Bloody Blu Burger for the Brit" fundraiser and auction to pay for medical expenses for Trish Meyers, owner of Buzz N Bagels, Bigfork, 3-7 p.m. Showthyme Restaurant, Bigfork. All welcome. Raffle tickets available at Showthyme, Eva Gates Preserve, Electric Avenue Gifts and Buzz N Bagels.

Monday

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

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

3 United Veterans of the Flathead Valley hold Memorial Day ceremonies; Whitefish - 9:30 a.m. parade, Second Street to Whitefish River bridge, 9:45 a.m. ceremony at Second Street Bridge, 10:15 a.m. Whitefish Cemetery; Kalispell - 11:30 a.m. Glacier Memorial Gardens Cemetery, noon Veterans Memorial, Depot Park with firing of volleys, playing of "Taps," 1 p.m. C.E. Conrad Cemetery; Columbia Falls - 1:45 p.m. Fairview Cemetery, 2:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial, Marantette Park, 3 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery, 3:30 p.m. Veterans Home Cemetery. Call Jim Heibert, 862-3507, or Kerry Collins, 752-0198.

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

3 Col. Scott Wheeler (retired) addresses the subject of his book, "The Big Red One: America's Legendary First Division from World War I to Desert Storm," 1:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E. Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Call 755-0006 or 471-3734.

Tuesday

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

3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board of directors' meeting, 5 p.m., at the landfill office.

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

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

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

3 Flathead Sea Kayakers meet at 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H building, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Summer schdule of group paddles, skills sessions and camp outs will be developed. Call Anne Clark, 270-4221.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 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., 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring pillows, chairs, blankets. Call 756-8381.

Wednesday

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

3 Business and Professional Women meet at noon, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Jennifer Hawes will speak about xenoestrogens. Lunch available.

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

3 Qigong class, 7 p.m., Flathead County Library community room. Free. Call 257-9798.

3 Launch party and dessert reception for local historian, author and journalist George Ostrom's new DVD on Glacier Park, 7-9 p.m., 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.

A Look Ahead

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

3 Feeding the Flathead free barbecue with entertainment 6-7 p.m. May 29, Calvary Lutheran Church, 2200 U.S. 2, Evergreen. All welcome.

3 Friends of Mike Jopek host a primary rally and free pig roast, 6-9 p.m. May 29., Whitefish Democratic Office, 637 Denver Ave. Call 471-2482 or e-mail mike@mikejopek.com.

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 Big Arm Association potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. May 30 at the fire hall. Chris McGinness of Polson Fire Department will give a PowerPoint presentation on "Being Fire Wise." Carey Cooley of Lake County Fuel Reduction office will give information on grants. At 8 p.m. the Sheriff's Department will give a presentation on upcoming public safety mill levy.

3 Flathead Audubon field trip to Glacier National Park May 31. Meet at 6 a.m. at Alberta Visitor Center and return by noon. Park entrance fee or pass required. Birders will tour inside, Fish Creek Campground, North Fork Road and Camas Road. Bring binoculars/ scope and lunch. Free. All welcome. Call Steve Gniadek, 888-7833.

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 Flathead Audubon field trip June 1 to National Bison Range and Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at 6 a.m. at Somers Park 'n' Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring binoculars/scope, lunch and $4 park entrance fee per vehicle. Call Leslie Kehoe, evenings, at 837-4467. Free. All 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 Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk at 7 p.m. June 2, followed by short business meeting. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 Flathead County Democrats county convention, 7 p.m. June 5, at the Russell School gym, 227 W. Nevada St., Kalispell. Call Joan Vetter Ehrenberg, 862-2008.

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 Valley Alliance presents a concert by the Missoula Men's Chorus, 7:30 p.m. June 7, United Church of Christ, corner of Second Street West and Seventh Avenue West, Kalispell. Tickets $10 each; seating limited. Call 257-5286 for tickets.

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 Flathead County Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. June 10, in the administration building boardroom.

3 Flathead County Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. June 11, in the administration building boardroom.

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 Elks host a Flag Day ceremony 11 a.m. June 14, at Veterans Memorial at Depot Park. Public invited to bring worn flags for proper handling. Call Chuck Olson, 253-1000.

3 The Wellness Education Center presents "The Seven-Day Guided Juice Fast" at a buffet luncheon, 11:30 a.m., June 17, the New Outlaw Inn, U.S. 93 S. Guest speaker and musician Cathy Bourne presents "Finding Freedom from Fear." For reservations, call 857-2467 or 844-2538 or e-mail petersjc@centurytel.net.Complimentary child care by reservation.

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. Dr. Richard Wise, chronic pain and addiction medicine specialist will talk about new treatments. 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.