Today

40th annual Creston Auction today starting at 9:30 a.m.; and Sunday, at noon, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. Fundraiser for Creston Fire Department. Call 261-5913.

Epworth United Methodist Church annual spring rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, across from the Hockaday Center. Proceeds benefit a health clinic for American Indians. Call Sue Jacobson at 755-5375.

Kalispell Street Tree Commission semi-annual recycling drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds. Bring newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans to north entrance. Call Parks and Recreation at 758-7715.

Kalispell Police Department and Herberger's offer fingerprinting kits for local youth 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Herberger's. Free cookies.

The Glacier Pilot Club of the Flathead Valley will be at the Kalispell Center Mall Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to give away free helmets for preschoolers and toddlers. There will also be "Brain Minder" puppet shows with Greta, the Goat.

Radio-controlled XMOD races, noon to 3 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Warm-ups begin at 11 am. Registration forms available at RadioShack. Prizes.

Whitefish Soroptimist $2 bag sale 1-4 p.m., 303 First St., Whitefish. Call 862-2543 or 862-5214.

Human Rights Film series presents, "Well-Founded Fear," 3 p.m., Flathead County Library, Whitefish branch. Free and public welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5813.

Boomers Singles Activities Group planning meeting, Red's Wines, and Blues Mezzanine Room, 30 Second St. E., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. RSVP by noon Tuesday by calling Duane at 257-4502 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All welcome.

Sunday

40th annual Creston Auction begins at noon today, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. Fundraiser for Creston Fire Department. Call 261-5913.

Flathead County Library Food for Fines Week through April 8 at all branches. Each non-perishable food item donated will equal $1 in overdue fines. Food donated to local food banks. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

Flathead Pioneer Auto Club, devoted to restoring and driving antique cars, meets 2 p.m. in the Flathead Electric Co-op building. Park and enter north (or back) side of building. All visitors welcome. Call Dave Cooley at 257-4023.

Monday

AARP's Tax Aide team offers seniors and low/moderate income people free help preparing taxes, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Call 752-8062 or 752-0322.

Lake County Republican Women meet at noon, Lake County Courthouse, conference room no. 316. Guest speaker Marcia Daigle, director of Montana Republican Women. Call 883-2277 to reserve lunch. Guest are welcome.

Bullfrog Swim Team meeting for swimmers and parents of the 1960s-1980s, 9 a.m., at The Wave in Whitefish. Call Carolyn Pfrimmer at 862-3641.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Week of the Young Child Kick-off 4:30-6:30 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Various activities, art displays and child care booths.

Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 257-1932.

The Glacier Stamp Club meets 7 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Members should bring part of their collections to display. Visitors are welcome.

Kalispell Parks and Recreation Master Plan workshop, 7 p.m. Kalispell City Hall, 312 First Ave. E., council chambers. Public input sought on development on parks, open spaces, and recreation programs.

Columbia Falls Class of 2006 meeting for seniors and parents, 7 p.m. high school cafeteria. Call Carol Ladenburg at 892-253.

Tuesday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and April 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Dick Taylor. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 121 Crestwood.

Bigfork Land Use Committee by-laws meeting 4 p.m. Bigfork Chamber of Commerce. Public welcome.

Flathead County Solid Waste District board meeting 5 p.m., landfill office.

Evergreen School District board Negotiations Committee and Evergreen Education Association meet at 6 p.m. in the administration building boardroom. Open to public.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Fair-Mont-Egan and Cayuse Prairie Schools joint board meeting 7 p.m., Fair-Mont-Egan Band Room. Election of officers and discussion of staff and curriculum for 2006-2007.

Wednesday

School District 5 Kindergarten Enrollment Day 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Complete immunization records and birth certificate required. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 10. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, at 751-3430.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Toni Cancilla, instructor and interpreter talks about "Teaching Your Child to Sign." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Bigfork Parentshare meets at 10 a.m., Bigfork Public Library. Local author Barry Schieber will read from his book, "A Gift to Share the Story of Moritz." All are welcome. Call Denise, 982-3257; or Dana, 837-4408.

Columbia Falls Library storytime 10:30 a.m. Author of "Old King Stinktoes, 11-year-old Baxter Owen Graham reads from his book. Call 892-5919.

Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Evergreen School District board meets at 4:10 p.m. in the administration building boardroom to interview candidates for 5-8 building principal.

Flathead Audubon Beauty of Birds meets 6-8 pm., Flathead High School. $10 registration. Contact Ansley Ford at 857-6788. All welcome.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, 111 Main St., Kalispell. Call Jerry Collins at 752-0198.

Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell, offers computer comfort class 8:30-9:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. call 758-5814.

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by the Kalispell Rotary Clubs Challenge.

Evergreen School District board meets at 4 p.m. in the administration building boardroom to interview candidates for 5-8 building principal.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Human Rights Film series presents, "Behind the Labels: Garment Workers on U.S. Saipan" 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

FVCC Honors Symposium free lecture series featuring Robert G. Natelson-School of Law, University of Montana on the topic, "The Establishment Clause and the U.S. Constitution" 7 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Call FVCC at 756-3822.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints monthly Family History Training Workshop 7:30 p.m., Kalispell Stake Center. Topics include "Genealogy Internet Web sites" and "Posting Inquiries." Public invited.

Fifth annual Celebration of Wilderness fundraiser, 7:30 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Acclaimed Whitefish author and wildlife biologist Douglas Chadwick is featured speaker. Live music and desserts by The Simple Chef. Raffle. Door prizes. Suggested entrance fee is $7. Proceeds go to Bob Marshall Foundation and Swan Ecosystem Center.

Friday

North Valley Senior Citizens election of officers 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Potluck at noon. Jammers perform. Call 892-4087.

Week of the Young Child community storytelling event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. All families welcome. Dress as you favorite nursery rhyme character.

Flathead City-County Board of Health and Flathead County Mosquito board meet 10-11 a.m. conference room A and B, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

American Association of University Women Springtime annual book sale, 3-9 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 8; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9, Kalispell Center Mall. Donations accepted at AAUW barrels at area grocery stores, and Mountain West Bank in Whitefish. Call 755-8125. Proceeds for FVCC scholarships.

Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association meets 10 a.m. to noon, Northridge Heights Lutheran Church. Ms. Cooper of University of Montana speaks on "Theory is a Piece of Cake!" Refreshments served.

Columbia Falls Community Dance, Columbia Falls High School gym for those of high school age and older. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dance 7-10 p.m. to the Don Lawrence Orchestra. Formal attire. Refreshments Free. Donations accepted.

Ducks Unlimited Kid's Greenwing Event 7 p.m., Bulldog Convention Center, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Call Mark Salansky at 755-8280 for tickets.

International Wildlife Film Festival 7 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Theme is "People and Nature, Living in Harmony. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost $10 adults; $5 seniors and children. Children under 5 or in animal costume admitted free. Call Susie Waldron at 756-6027.

Stillwater Christian School Music Festival today and April 8. Public welcome to come and listen to students perform throughout each day. Performance of scholarship winners at 4:30 p.m. April 8. Call Mark McCrady at 752-4400.