Today

3 Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection event, Flathead County Landfill, U.S. 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish.

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

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

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

3 The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Dori Muehlhof, executive director of Flathead Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lunch available. Public invited.

3 Glacier Field Office of the National Parks Conservation Association benefit celebration 5:30 p.m., The Loft, 124 Central Ave., Whitefish. Hors d'oeuvres served. Donations and business attire requested. Public invited. Call 862-6722.

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

3 Boomers Singles Group monthly meeting, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., meeting at 8 p.m. Reservations required; call 892-3532. All singles age 40 and older are welcome.

3 Spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser for Levi Thompson, 6:30 p.m., St. Matthew's School cafeteria, Kalispell. Call Genia Tartaglino, 250-0054.

3 Big Arm Association potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. 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 Stillwater Christian School graduation, 6:30 p.m., high school gym.

Saturday

3 Flathead Audubon field trip to Glacier National Park. 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 Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Sportsman & Ski Haus kids' fishing day, 9 a.m. to noon, Shady Lane Pond. Kids 12 years of age and younger may fish for prizes. Call Jim Vashro, 751-4550.

3 Evergreen Fitness Team garage sale fundraiser 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 18, W. Evergreen Dr. Proceeds to summer fitness program.

3 Public invited to attend two guided wildflower walks, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Lone Pine State Park. Meet at the park's picnic shelter. Walks are about 30 minutes each. Wear sturdy walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Call Melissa Sladek, 755-2706 ext. 2.

3 Agape Home Care Inc. presents "Joining the Generations: A Family Fun Festival" in conjunction with the Flathead County Fairgrounds spring carnival. Free entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, coloring contest. Fairgrounds Trade Building, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 755-4633.

3 Columbia Falls High School graduation, 11 a.m., high school gym.

3 Bigfork High School graduation, 1 p.m., high school gym.

3 Whitefish High School graduation, 1 p.m., high school gym.

3 Public celebration and dedication for the newly finished Community Spirit Tile Monument Project, 1-4:30 p.m., Woodland Park, in Kalispell. Music, speeches, games, food and fun. All welcome.

3 Mule Deer Foundation banquet 4:30 p.m. Live and silent auction, guns, fishing trips, head mounts, door prizes. Tickets available at Snappy's Sports Senter. Call 249-5814.

3 Kalispell Elks hosts a fundraiser for the Flathead Valley Veterans Memorial and for local artist Carol Grende, who is suffering from acute leukemia, at the Elks Lodge, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. No-host cocktails begin at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., live and silent auctions at 7 p.m. and dancing from 8:30-11 p.m. Tickets $25 advance; $30 at the door. Call 752-1000 or 844-3538.

Thought

"There are two statements about human beings that are true: that all human beings are alike, and that all are different. On those two facts all human wisdom is founded." n Mark Van Doren, American poet (1894-1972).

Sunday

3 Flathead Audubon field trip 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 North Valley Music School's 10th annual spring concert, 2 p.m., followed by reception, Whitefish Middle School auditorium. Free. Everyone welcome. Call 862-8074.

Monday

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

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m., 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., followed by short business meeting. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bigfork.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

Wednesday

3 Children's story hour, 10 a.m., Bigfork branch of the Flathead County Library. Call 837-6976.

3 Children's story hour, 10:30 a.m., Columbia Falls branch library. Call 892-5919.

3 Children's story hour, 11 a.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call 758-5822.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes on logging road off Farm to Market Road. Meet at Home Deport parking lot, northwest corner, at 5 p.m. to carpool to trailhead.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

3 Lakeside Chapel senior youth group hosts a spaghetti dinner, 6 p.m. to support Vaughn family's outreach trip to the Ukraine. All welcome. Call Tamera, 844-3510.

3 Little Bitterroot Lake Neighborhood Plan update meeting 7 p.m. Marion School. Public invited. This is the first of several scheduled meetings.

Thursday

3 Children's story hour, 1 p.m., Whitefish branch of the Flathead County Library. Call 862-6657.

3 Lakeside Parks Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m. Lakeside Chapel, U.S. 93.

3 Flathead County Democratic Party Convention, 7 p.m. at the Russell School gym, 227 W. Nevada St., Kalispell. Call Joan Vetter Ehrenberg, 862-2008.

A Look Ahead

3 Veronica's Closet garage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 6-7, 3590 U.S. 93 S., next to United Tool Rental. Baby/toddler clothes and furniture, toys, books; adult clothes, shoes, more. All proceeds benefit Spinal Muscular Atrophy research and support for children.

3 Laser alternative school graduation, 11 a.m., June 6, Linderman gym.

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 High School graduation, 3 p.m., June 7, Majestic Valley Arena.

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 Superhost Kalispell offers two "Passport to Service" customer service workshop sessions, 9 a.m. to noon, and 1-4 p.m., June 10, FVCC. Cost $25. Call Connee Greig, 756-3832.

3 Bridge Academy graduation, 7 p.m. June 9, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell.

3 Swan River School board of trustees meets, 5:30 p.m. June 10 in the school library.

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 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Estes Lake June 11. Meet at Ferndale Fire Station at 5:30 p.m. to carpool to trailhead.

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. Call 756-8381.

3 Friendship House Assisted Living Home 12th annual yard sale fundraiser 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14, 606 Second Ave. W., Kalispell.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets, noon, June 13, Back Room of the Nite Owl, Columbia Falls. For reservations, call Bill Driver, 837-2744, by June 11.

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

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana arts and crafts festival fundraiser 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Booth registration fee $50. Call 752-7297.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection and 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 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to the waterfall at Columbia Mountain June 18. Meet at Columbia Heights rock shop at 5:30 p.m. to carpool to trailhead.

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 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 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Beardance Trail on June 25. Meet at Little Brown Church, intersection of Montana 82 and 35 at 5:30 p.m. to carpool to trailhead.

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 Ray of Hope hosts a fundraiser community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 and 12 at Woodland Storage across from Woodland Park in Kalispell.

3 Canyon View multi-school reunion is from noon to 5 p.m. July 12 at Bohemian Grange Hall in Whitefish. Bring a hot or cold potluck dish, your own plates, cups, silverware and drinks. Teachers and students who attended Canyon View, Valentine, Halfmoon, La Salle, Birch Grove, Deer Park, Lake Blaine, Bissell or Helena Flats schools through 1980 are encouraged to attend. Call 752-1199 or 756-3211.

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.