Today
• Childfind screening and kindergarten registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and March 20, Lakeside School. Call 844-2208 for appointment.
• Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 8:30-10:30 a.m., 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 752-3302.
• Ski Turner Mountain today from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise money for Whitefish Review's June issue publication. Cost $30 per person. Call 261-6190.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.
• FVCC Multicultural Affairs Program presents Barbara Lubin, Middle East Children's Alliance founder speaking on the topic, "Children of Gaza," noon to 1:30 p.m., FVCC Blake Hall Board Room. Free. Public invited. Call 756-3945.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.
• History is Posh (HIP) local history group meets 4 p.m., Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, Depot Building, Kalispell. Tour before meeting. Public welcome. Call 837-2459.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Cowboy Cabin Old West Antiques, 845 Wisconsin Ave. Entertainment by Gene Gordner. Refreshments served. Public welcome. Call 862-3501.
• Muldown School hosts Mully Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dinner, games activities. Muldown and Whitefish Middle students art show from the Meet the Masters Program will be on display in the library.
• Growing in God's Love (Gigle) Child Care and Preschool grand opening and open house, 6-8 p.m., 1125 Seventh St. E., Whitefish. Ministry of Whitefish Church of the Nazarene. Call Carrie, 863-1304.
• 4-H Talent Show, 6 p.m. Lake County Community Center, Ronan. Tickets $5, includes dessert.
• Ladies of Harley meet 6:30 p.m., Scotty's Restaurant. Call Celeste, 752-6980.
• Jack Gladstone and Babara Lupin of Middle East Children's Alliance present a benefit for Children of Gaza, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Refreshments, books CDs and handicrafts for sale. Call 755-3704.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. at the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guest speaker will be a representative from Northwest Veterans Food Pantry. Guests welcome.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Fireside Room, Red Lion Hotel. Speaker is Bill Nelson, manager of Flathead Job Service. Lunch available. Public invited.
"Grapes, Barley and Hops' wine and beer tasting event and fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., historic Keith House, 538 Fifth Ave. E., Kalispell. Light appetizers, cello, guitar music, children's art show, basket raffle. Tickets $15. Call 756-7295 for outlet information. Proceeds benefit Discovery Developmental Center.
• Multi-faith celebration of spring equinox, 6 p.m., Mountain View Mennonite Church, Mennonite Road, Creston. Vegetarian supper, Sabbath candle lighting ceremony. Music provided by The Dream Catchers from Missoula. All faiths welcome. Call Ina Albert, 863-2333.
• Rob Quist, Christian Johnson, John Westbrook and Larry Gibson in concert, 7 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Tickets $28, available at Book West, fairgrounds office, and at door. Sponsored by Kalispell Police Association.
Saturday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Flathead Lake United Methodist Camp 24-hour knitting and crocheting camp, 9 a.m. today to noon Sunday, 21339 Methodist Camp Road, Rollins. Meals provided. Registration $35. Call Martha Cline, 844-3483.
• Glacier Woodturners Association meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kalispell Middle School, Three Mile Road, Kalispell. Bring a sack lunch. Open to public. Call Jim Bridger, 257-4978.
• Kassandra Hardy, Glacier Park Centennial coordinator, provides an update on programs and events, 2-4 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Reservation recommended. Call 888-5393.
• Flathead County Republican Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner 2009, Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center. Cocktails 5:30 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m. Speakers include Congressman Denny Rehberg and Tom DeWeese of the U.S. Policy Center. Silent, live auctions. Call 756-2874 for tickets.
• Flathead Crop Circle community sustainability group through gardening meets 6-7 p.m., JD Morrell's, Hutton Ranch Plaza, Kalispell. Call Siara, 257-3299.
• Columbia Falls Community Choir annual spring concert, 7 p.m., Columbia Falls High School. Over 100 members perform traditional, swing and a variety of choral pieces. Free. Donations accepted. Refreshments served following concert.
• Izaak Walton inn annual Snow Rodeo today and Sunday, Essex. Rodeo-style events performed on skis and snowshoes. All welcome. Free. Call 888-5700.
Sunday
• Izaak Walton inn annual Snow Rodeo, Essex. Rodeo-style events performed on skis and snowshoes. All welcome. Free. Call 888-5700.
• Time for Healing service 4-5 p.m., Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Meditative hour of Christian reading and song hosted by area churches. All are welcome. Call 257-6812.
• Ten to 20 percent of proceeds from dining today at Mambo Italiano, Mackenzie River Pizza and Craggy Range restaurants in Whitefish will go to the Whitefish Education foundation's High Five Campaign.
Monday
• Whitefish School District board Negotiation Committee special meeting, 7 a.m., district office.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.
• Flathead County Democratic Women annual regional meeting 11 a.m., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Diane Yarus of the Soroptimists will talk about how women can take action to stop human trafficking. Entertainment by Kerri Javorka. Lunch served. Call Nancy VanNatta, 752-0754.
• Informational meeting on FVCC's Summer Peru Program, noon to 1 p.m., Blake Hall Board Room. Learn about the third annual cultural immersion Aug. 7-Aug. 20. All welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• FVCC Multicultural Services lecture titled, "From Farm to Table," by Bruce Smith of the Alternative Energy Resource Organization and Montana Food System Council, 6-7:30 p.m. Arts and Technology Building large community room. Free. Open to public. Call 756-3945.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speak Series presents Chas Cartwright, new superintendent at Glacier Park, 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Free. All welcome. Call Jerry Yenne, 756-8992.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Good Shepherd Church, Polson.
• Creston School board special meeting to discuss school options, 4:30 p.m. Public welcome.
• West Glacier Elementary School public informational meeting regarding shift to four-day academic week, 5:30 p.m. at the school. Public welcome.
• Flathead Homebuyers Workshop 6:30-8:30 p.m., FVCC Community Arts Building. Local experts present on homeownership opportunities. Free child care, food, drinks, prizes, giveaways and coupon book. All welcome. Call Dusty Dziza, 212-7175.
• Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents "African Queen," 7 p.m., 124 Second Ave.E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets. Call 756-8381.
• Flathead High School bands present their 15th annual Marches and Medleys concert, 7:30 p.m. FHS auditorium. Admission $5, at the door.
Wednesday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-676-2371.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, in the blood mobile.
• Flathead Valley Business and Professional Women meet noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Rebecca Johns of New Directions Professional Coaching talks about "Managing Your Energy and Your Time." Guests welcome. Lunch available for $13. RSVP to Shelley Loutherback, 755-4884.
• Big Sky Astronomy Club President Mark Paulson gives a presentation on astronomy noon to 1 p.m. Blake Hall Board Room, FVCC. Call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.
• Whitefish School District board special meeting, 4:15 p.m., district board room.
• Essential Stuff Project free presentation, 7 p.m., Clementine's 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Fran Wade gives a presentation of "Making Cheese and Tofu at Home." Free; donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• Free Falun Dafa Quigong class, 7 p.m., community room of Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Katherine, 257-9798.
A Look Ahead
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., March 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Nonprofit Development Partnership and Flathead County Library System co-host a free seminar on researching grants through Foundation Directory Online database, 8:30 to 10 a.m., March 26, Kalispell Library.
• 2009 Employment Exploration Expo, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 26, Kalispell Center Mall. Representatives from employers, colleges, technical schools, state agencies and more. Bring resume copies. Prizes awarded. Free. Everyone welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 26, First Interstate Bank, Hutton Ranch, in the blood mobile.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 26, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. March 26, at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Sunriser Lions 35th annual pancake supper, 4:30-7 p.m. March 26, St. Matthew's Cafeteria. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Adults, $7; children, $4; family, $20; seniors, $5.50. Proceeds to local eye programs.
• Welcome reception for new North Valley Hospital CEO Jason A. Spring, 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 26, hospital cafe dining room. Public welcome. Call 863-3630.
• Free CPR/Choking emergency preparedness training, 7-8:30 p.m. March 26, Smith Valley School. RSVP to Mrs. Stappler, 756-4535.
• Free information seminar by Dr. Dennis Probst on colorectal cancer, 7 p.m. March 26, St. Joseph Medical Center Lobby, Polson. Refreshments.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., March 27, Lowe's in the blood mobile.
• Boomers Singles Group dinner, March 27, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Melody, 253-9249. All 40-plus singles welcome.
• Powder Horn Trading Co., Bead Gala, 7-9 p.m. March 27; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28, 2052 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Free samples, demonstrations. Learn new beading techniques.
• Phil Aaberg "Visions of Spring" concert and fundraiser for Rotary International eradication of polio, 8 p.m. March 27, Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Tickets $20 adults; $15 seniors; $10 children/students, available at Northwest Real Estate, Books West, First National Bank of Montana, Red Cross Blood Center and Glacier Banks (all branches). Call Ken Jones, 257-1840.
• Powder Horn Trading Co., Bead Gala, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28, 2052 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Free samples, demonstrations. Learn new beading techniques.
• Flathead Audubon spring waterfowl migration trip to Freezout Lake March 28-29. Meet at Kalispell K-mart parking lot at 10:30 a.m. March 28. Call Bob Lee, 270-0371. Everyone welcome.
• Somers/Lakeside PTA annual school carnival 5-9 p.m. March 28, Lakeside elementary gym. Twenty games, prizes. Play All Night passes $10 in advance or $11 at door. All welcome. Call 871-5104.
• Rob Quist and Great Northern, and Jack Gladstone benefit concert for Samaritan House homeless shelter, March 28, Gardner's Auction, U.S. 93 South, being Mergenthaler's. Doors open 5 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m.; concert 7 p.m. Tickets $35 include pig roast dinner, dessert, coffee and beverages. Beer and wine available for purchase. Auctions; raffle. Tickets available at Samaritan House, 124 Ninth Ave. W., Kalispell and at door. Call 257-5801.
• Whitefish Figure Skating Club Spring Ice Show, "Broadway on Ice, 7 p.m. March 28, Stumptown Den, Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish. Guest skater is Cari Maus. Special guests Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath of Alpine Theatre Project. Tickets at Imagination Toy Stores, Whitefish and Kalispell, and at the rink. Call 862-7699.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 31, Flathead High School.
• Free community seminar, "Managing Stress in Turbulent Times," by Bob Marsenich and Karen McMullen, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 31, St. Joseph Medical Center Lobby, Ronan. Refreshments.
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets at 6:45 a.m., administration building, 233 First Ave. E.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Lyn Kelly gives a program on "Early Literacy." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Glacier Street Rod Association meets April 2, Birch Grove Grange. Call Rob Eickert, 249-5388.
• Flathead Food Bank's 14th annual Soup Supper, 5:30-8 p.m. April 3, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. All the soup, break and dessert you can eat and take home your handmade bowl. Silent, live auctions. Tickets $25 available at Food Bank, 105 Sixth Ave. W. Call Lori Botkin, 752-3663.
• 43rd annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, April 3-5. Bring in consignments 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 3. Auction starts 9 a.m. April 4; arts and crafts, rummage and bake sales. RV, marine auto and equipment sale starts 9 a.m. April 5. Call 250-7396.
• 74th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Growers horticultural meeting, April 4, Yellow Bay Clubhouse, Montana 35, mile marker 18. On-site registration 8 a.m.; program begins at 9 a.m. Public welcome. Cost $20, includes a hearty lunch. Advance registration recommended. Call 982-3069; or 676-4271.
• Trees to Paper to Trees semi-annual recycling drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Bring in newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans to north end of grounds. Call Parks and Recreation, 758-7849.
• MSU Extension Equine Seminar 9:30 a.m. April 4, Glacier High School. Topics include backcountry packing, breeding, illness, nutrition, youth skills and more. Advance reservation $15; $20 day of seminar. Call 758-5553; or 296-9019 in Lincoln County.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., April 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets on a weekly basis. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets at 6:30 p.m. April 6, in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Short business meeting at 7 p.m., followed by a film on stamp collecting; followed by short business meeting. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. April 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., April 8, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Shari Courser talks about floating the Peruvian side of the Amazon River. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
• Mission Valley Christian Academy, WWJD Lane (two miles east of U.S. 93 on Montana 35) hosts a seder dinner 6 p.m. April 10. Tickets $25 per person. Call 883-6858.
• Glacier Park VFW Post 2252 hosts an Easter Egg Scramble 2009, 1 p.m. April 12, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Public invited. Five age groups, from toddler to 12- year-olds. Special prize eggs. Call Troy or Danielle McClenahan, 755-7676.
• Great Northern Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Whitefish hosts an Easter Egg event 2 p.m. April 12, Whitefish Depot Park. Four age groups from 0 to 13. Healthy sweets. Prizes. Grand prize valued at $75. All Welcome.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Baby-sitters Brunch. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets April 15 at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Business meeting at 5:30 p.m.; slide show at 7 p.m. Topic is "Plant Family ID Workshop." Free. Public welcome. Call Betty at 892-0129.
• West Glacier Elementary School public informational meeting regarding shift to four-day academic week, 5:30 p.m. April 16, at the school. Public welcome.
• Life Line Stroke and osteoporosis screening April 17, Mission Mountain Country Club, 640 Stagecoach Trail, Ronan. Appointments begin 9 a.m. Pre-registration required. Call 1-877-237-1287.
• American Association of University Women's annual used book sale, April 17-19, Kalispell Center Mall. Donations welcome. Call Lynette, 857-2217 or drop in barrels at Albertsons and Rosauers, Kalispell; Mountain West Bank, Whitefish; IGA, Bigfork; Smith's, Columbia Falls.
• Mission Valley Christian Academy, WWJD Lane (two miles east of U.S. 93 on Montana 35) open house, 5-7 p.m. April 21. Tours, refreshments. All welcome. Call 883-6858.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board meets 11:30 a.m. April 23, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., April 23, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Montana Mountain Horse Arena open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25, 1210 Birch Grove, Kalispell. Young colt saddling, bridling and advanced riding horse demonstrations. Free. Public invited.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 29, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. No child care available. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Mac Bledsoe gives a program on "Messages of Love." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Bigfork area MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers' Dinner and Denim fundraiser, 5 p.m. May 9, Flathead Lake Lodge. Silent, live auctions. Tickets $20, available at Crossroads Christian Fellowship or the Barn antique store. (Adults only.)
• Annual Flathead Lake Cherry Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9, East Shore Yellow Bay club, Montana 35, 18-mile marker. Craft booths, live music, lunch and cherry pie. Call 982-3233. For booth rental call Jackie, 982-3839.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., May 13, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Doug Mead discusses his recent trip to Fiji. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
• 2009 Montana Home Educators State Convention, May15-16, Christian Center, Kalispell. Keynote speakers are Lorrie Flem from TEACH Magazine Mark Hamby of Lamplighter Publishing, and Steve White, of the Coalition. Twenty-eight workshops. Register by April 20. Call 892-0437.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. May 20, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. MOMS brunch. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. May 20 at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Volunteer planting of native shade garden. Public welcome. Call Terry, 892-0129.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., May 28, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 25, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Glacier Challenge multi-sport race, 7:30 a.m. July 11. Fundraiser for Flathead Youth Home. Call Hannah Plumb, 755-4622.
• Annual Montana Native Plant Society statewide meeting July 17, Hungry Horse. Call Betty at 892-0129.