Today

3 Kalispell Police Department will be saturation patroling today for speeding, stop sign and equipment violations from Summit Ridge to West Reserve.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Eureka.

3 Kalispell Junior High School parent-teacher conferences 4:30 to 8 p.m., school gym. No appointment needed. Call 751-3800.

3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board County Growth Plan work session at 3 p.m. followed by a general meeting at 5 p.m., landfill office.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m., IMPACT Drafting and Design, 18 Main, Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 Montana's Homeownership Education Center free nonprofit Community Partnership nationally three-part certified program for experienced and first-time home buyers, 6-9 p.m., today and March 2 and 4, FVCC, Kalispell. $40 registration fee. Call 257-6627 or 756-3832 to pre-register.

3 Wellness Ministry's Healthy Potluck Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, two miles north of West Reserve off U.S. 93, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call Jeanette Cheney at 862-6209.

3 "The Trail Runs Through It" planning committee meets 6-8 p.m., Mountain West Bank, 601 Spokane Ave., Whitefish. Public welcome. Call Lisa Jones at 862-7977 or log on www.trailrunsthrougit.org.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board work session 6 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library.

3 Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. The public is invited.

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Police Department will be saturation patroling today for speeding, stop sign and equipment violations on U.S. 93, from 12th to 18th Street.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Small group discussions will be held. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 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.

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

3 National Association of Social Workers meet at noon for a no host lunch to prepare for Celebrate Social Work Month. Contact Margaret Newman at 885-6712.

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

3 Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Thursday

3 Kalispell Police Department will be saturation patroling today for speeding, stop sign and equipment violations on Fifth Avenue WN from Washington to Arizona.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls.

3 Meet and Greet with Mike Meehan, candidate for Flathead County Sheriff, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Whitefish Community Center/Golden Agers Club, 121 Second St. E., Whitefish.

3 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.

3 Golf Ball Benefit for the Capital Campaign of North Valley Hospital Foundation, 6 p.m., Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Tickets $100 per person, available at NVHF office. Call 863-3630. Limited seating.

3 Beyond the Flathead Film series presents "Agata and the Storm," 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 The Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in The Summit conference room. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Family History Center training seminar, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Topic is "GEDCOMS - How to Create/Import/Delete." Public invited. Call 752-5446.

Friday

3 Kalispell Police Department will be saturation patroling today for speeding, stop sign and equipment violations on Stillwater Road, from Three Mile to West Reserve Drive.

3 Annual World Day of Prayer 1 p.m., St. Charles Catholic Church, 230 Baker Ave., Whitefish. All denominations of Christian women are welcome. Offering will go tow Abbie House of Kalispell. Fellowship hour following service.

Saturday

3 Larry Evans of Western Montana Mycological Association gives a program on winter ecology and mushrooms, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Swan Ecosystem Center, Condon. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Call 754-3137. No fee, but donations accepted.

Thought

"In science, all facts, no matter how trivial or banal, enjoy democratic equality." n Mary McCarthy, American author and critic (1912-1989).

3 Bethlehem Lutheran Church rummage sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Church Fellowship Hall, 603 S. Main St., Kalispell. Proceeds to summer youth programs.

3 Dr. Seuss birthday party for fans of all ages, 1 p.m., basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call the Children's Department at 758-5822.

3 A fundraiser and pig roast benefit dinner for Jason "Jake" Perry, father of two who is undergoing treatments for Hodgkin's lymphoma, to help pay medical bills will be at 1 p.m. at Fat Boys in Kalispell. Gun and Matthews bow raffles.

3 Beyond the Flathead Film series presents "Agata and the Storm," 3 p.m., Flathead County Library, Columbia Falls. Free. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County annual Select Dinner and Auction 6 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Tickets $150 per couple. Call 752-0092.

3 Sons of Norway meets 7 p.m., 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Arne Brosten at 837-3494.

Sunday

3 Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games, today through March 7, Big Mountain. Opening ceremony with fireworks and parade of athletes 7:30 p.m. March 5.

Monday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and March 7, Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan. $10 course fee. Instructor Clara Sipel Call 406-676-5495 to register.

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

3 The Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk begins at 7 p.m.; regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

A Look Ahead

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7 and 9, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Art Buckley. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 North Valley Hospital hosts a community forum 5-7 p.m. March 7, NVH Community Room. Updates on building progress, sale of current facility and discussion. Call 863-3630.

3 Kila School board budget workshop at 7:30 a.m. March 7.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. March 7, at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Falun Dafa self-cultivation meditation qigong class at 7 p.m. March 7, Ananda Seva Yoga Center, KM Building, 36 E. Second St. Kalispell. Contact Laurie Hammill at 755-4907; or Katherine Combes at 257-9798.

3 Bill and Sharon Rossiter celebrate National Women's History Month with a musical program, "Who Shall Sing of the Valiant Women," 7 p.m. March 7, basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free and public is welcome. Call 758-5713.

3 Congressman Denny Rehberg's field representative Keli McQuiston holds office hours for the public 11:30 a.m. March 8, Salish Kootenai College, Vanderburg Building, 52000 U.S. 93. Call 406-543-9550.

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. March 8 at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Joe Russell, director of Flathead City-County Health Department speaks about communication needs between health and mental health departments. Public welcome.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. March 8 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. March 8 in the administration building boardroom.

3 Meet and Greet with candidates for Flathead County Sheriff, 7 p.m. March 8, Marion Fire Hall Community Center. Public invited.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to noon, March 9, Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 690 Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Frontline film, "Is Wal-Mart Good for America," showing 7 p.m. March 9, Cenex Conference Room, Ronan. One hour movie with optional discussion to follow. Free. Public welcome. Call Ky at 406-676-5932.

3 Hunting/Fishing Expo, March 10-12, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 10, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 11th annual Soup Supper fundraiser for Flathead Food Bank, 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 10, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Tickets are $20 each available at Kalispell pantry, 105 Sixth Ave. W. Call Lori Botkin at 752-3663.

3 Stillwater Christian School Music Department annual Evening of the Arts dinner fundraiser, 6 p.m. March 10, 1251 Willow Glen Dr. Advanced tickets only, $10 available at main office of SCS. Call 755-4400.

3 20th annual Ronan Women's Club Arts, Crafts and Flea Market 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 11, Ronan Community Center. Lunch and refreshments available. Call Alice at 406-676-5079 or Joyce at 406-253-3355. Proceeds support club projects.

3 Montana Woman Foundation offers a free home and office organization workshop, 1 p.m. March 11, Montana Woman Complex, 1103 S. Main St., Kalispell. Seating limited. Call Mary at 261-7253 or Cindy at 755-5753 to reserve a seat.

3 Beyond the Flathead Film series presents "Agata and the Storm, " 3 p.m. March 11, Flathead County Library, Bigfork. Free. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Promises," 3 p.m. March 11, Flathead County Library, Whitefish.

3 Frontline film, "Is Wal-Mart Good for America," showing 2 p.m. March 12, Polson Library Conference Room. One hour movie with optional discussion to follow. Free. Public welcome. Call Sandy at 261-4378.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 13, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Chiropractor Michele Larsen of Life Spark Network Care Center is guest speaks on topic, "Devastating Effects of Stress on Your Health and How to Bust it Permanently," at Shape Up!, 7 p.m. March 13, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Free. Public invited. Call 862-9939.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 14, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Kila School board meets at 5:30 p.m. March 14 at the school.

3 Kila School board meets at 5:30 p.m. March 14 at the school.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Author Joanna Weaver talks about, "For Better or for Best." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Montana Highway Patrol Career Fair 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 15, FVCC Learning Resource Center, Kalispell. Call 1-877-8PATROL (872-8765).

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., March 15, Polson High School.

3 Montana Highway Patrol Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Test 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 1-877-8PATROL (872-8765).

3 Red Cross blood drive,12:30-5:30 p.m., March 16, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

3 ETHIC, a nonprofit consumer awareness organization, presents a free community partnership-nationally certified program, "Understanding Your Credit, It's You, Your Family and Your Future" 6-9 p.m. March 16, United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Pre-register at 257-6627 or 751-5205.

3 Meet and Greet with Mike Meehan, candidate for Flathead County Sheriff, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 16, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR review course, 6:30 p.m. March 16 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 North Valley Hospital hosts a community forum 7-9 p.m. March 17, NVH Community Room. Updates on building progress, sale of current facility and discussion. Call 863-3630

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m to 1 p.m., March 18, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. March 20 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Montana's Homeownership Education Center free nonprofit Community Partnership nationally three-part certified program for experienced and first-time home buyers, 6-9 p.m., March 21, 23 and 28, FVCC, Kalispell. $40 registration fee. Call 257-6627 or 756-3832 to pre-register.

3 A meeting for anyone interested in starting an interactive children's museum will be 7 p.m. March 21, The Summit. Call Courtney Rudbach at 756-7691.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. March 22 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness meets 12:30-2 p.m., March 23, The Summit conference room. LeeAnne Beebe of Pathways Treatment Center will talk about its mental health program. Public welcome.

3 ETHIC, a nonprofit consumer awareness organization, presents a free community partnership-nationally certified program, "Financial Strategies for Seniors" 1-3 p.m. March 23, United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Pre-register at 257-6627 or 751-5205.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. March 28 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Bombies," 7 p.m. March 30, Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

3 40th annual Creston Auction April 1-2, Creston, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. Fundraiser for Creston Fire Department. Call 261-5913.

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

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 5, 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).

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Behind the labels: Garment Workers on U.S. Saipan" 7 p.m. April 6, Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

3 Cowboy Down Benefit, April 8, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. April 12 at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Five-person panel discussion on need for a detox facility in Kalispell. Public welcome.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Promises," 7 p.m. March 13, Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dr. Lynn Dykstra, pediatrician talks about "How to Know When to Call the Doctor." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Bigfork Elementary School kindergarten roundup 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. April 20-21. Fifth birthday by Sept. 10, Bring immunizations and birth certificate. Call 837-7412, ext. 321 for an appointment.

3 Muldown Elementary School kindergarten registration 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21. Immunization records and birth certificate required.

3 ALERT Benefit, April 22, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness meets 12:30-2 p.m., April 27, The Summit conference room. Mike Cummings, executive director of Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic will speak about co-occuring Disorder of mental illness and alcohol or substance abuse. Public welcome.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. The Potter's Field Ministry will discuss "The Value of a Mother." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. May 10, Pathways Treatment Center conference room. Guest speaker is Municipal Judge Heidi Ulbricht. Public welcome.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 17 for a potluck brunch luncheon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, has a Rags to Riches Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2; 9 a.m. to noon June 3. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Mary Clough at 837-0057.

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. June 10 at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Discussion on co-occurring disorders-mental illness, and alcohol and substance abuse. Public welcome.

3 Heritage Days parade, 11:30 a.m. July 29, Columbia Falls.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Oktoberfest noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. German food, beer and wine. Music by Don Lawrence Band. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Dan or Donna Danz at 892-2435.