Today

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

North Valley Senior Center potluck dinner at noon, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. All seniors welcome.

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 to Abbie House of Kalispell. Fellowship hour following service.

Public hearing video conference focusing on the needs of people with disabilities, 1-2:30 p.m. FVCC, Learning Resource Center, room 120.

Saturday

Flathead Audubon birding trip to Flathead Valley locations. Meet at 8 a.m. at Park 'n Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring lunch, binoculars or scope. Contact Bob Rost, 837-2255.

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.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church rummage sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Church Fellowship Hall, 603 S. Main St., Kalispell. Proceeds to summer youth programs.

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.

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 Fatt Boys in Kalispell. Gun and Matthews bow raffles.

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.

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.

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

Fehr Family of Milk River, Alberta, sings and plays 7 p.m., Kalispell Christian Church, 1075 Foy's Lake Road. Sponsored by Montana Gospel Music Association. Kalispell's men's quartet, Heaven's Peek, opens program.

Sunday

Fehr Family of Milk River, Alberta, performs at 10:45 a.m., for Sunday services, Kalispell Church of the Nazarene, 1295 Whitefish Stage Road.

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

Monday

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.

Denise Smith, field representative for Montana Senator Conrad Burns, holds community outreach hours 10-11:30 a.m. Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Ave. E., Polson. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

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

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

Middle School Steering Committee invites interested residents to learn about the process and proposal for the new middle school, 6 p.m. Kalispell Junior High School Library.

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.

Tuesday

Kalispell Police Department saturation patrol for speeding, and red light and stop sign violations, South Meridian Road.

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

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

Denise Smith, field representative for Montana Senator Conrad Burns, holds a community outreach hour 1 p.m., Libby Memorial Center, 111 E. Lincoln Blvd. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday

Kalispell Police Department saturation patrol for speeding, and red light and stop sign violations, East Idaho.

Bigfork Parentshare meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church. Presentation by Cheryl Dawson of Massage Magic on massage and cranio sacral therapy. Child care provided. All are welcome. Call Denise 982-3257 or Dana 837-4408.

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.

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

Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda in Somers. Donita Reeves, owner of the new Lakeside quilt store, is guest speaker. Call Lois Lauman at 857-3512.

Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. 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.

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.

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

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

Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., basement meeting room Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Local ornithologist Dan Casey gives a slide presentation on where to find and how to identify Northwest Montana birds. Public is welcome.

Montana Landlords Association meets at Kalispell Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S. Dinner 6 p.m. Landlord attorney Ted Hess-Homier will speak about landlord/tenant issues and procedures, 7:30 p.m., followed by question and answer session. Call 752-2962.

Thursday

Kalispell Police Department saturation patrol for speeding, and red light and stop sign violations,

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

Denise Smith, field representative for Montana Senator Conrad Burns, holds a community outreach hour 9:30 a.m., Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce, Historic Village, No. 2 Dewey Ave. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets noon to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is "Getting Started with a Drug-free Workplace." Program free. Optional lunch is $10 per person. Call Cindy Carpenter at Glacier Bank, 756-4233.

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

Middle School Steering Committee invites interested residents to learn about the process and proposal for the new middle school, 6 p.m. Kalispell Junior High School Library.

Whitefish Winter Classic Celebrity Basketball Game 7 p.m., Columbia Falls High School gym. NFL players compete against local all stars. Free. Donations accepted.